Social Worker (LGSW/LICSW)

Children’s Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

We are seeking a Full Time Clinical Social Worker, for a new position serving our Adolescent and Young Adult population. The AYA role will fulfill a critical role in care of teenagers and young adults treated for cancer at Children’s Minnesota and ANW. This will include developmentally appropriate support for patients between the ages of 15 and 39, coordination of (AYA) Oncology Program services/initiatives at Children’s Minnesota and Abbott Northwestern Hospital, development of care plans and resource referral, referrals for fertility preservation, operation of support groups or brief therapy appointments, and other age-appropriate programming. This Social Worker will work with Directors at the two respective sites and serve as a "bridge" between pediatric and young adult settings, while also a part of our centralized Social Work Department.

Requirements

• License/Certification/Registration required? Yes
• Minnesota State LGSW, LICSW preferred
• Master's degree in social work required.
• Experience providing crisis intervention.
• Two years experience with counseling in a health care related setting or two years experience in a pediatric related setting or completion of graduate internship in either of the above settings.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to provide good, clear documentation of work.

Responsibilities

• developmentally appropriate support for patients between the ages of 15 and 39
• coordination of (AYA) Oncology Program services/initiatives at Children’s Minnesota and Abbott Northwestern Hospital
• development of care plans and resource referral
• referrals for fertility preservation
• operation of support groups or brief therapy appointments
• age-appropriate programming

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees