Social Worker (MSW) NJ LSW or LCSW. Full Time, Days, Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing psychosocial assessment, support to cancer patients and care givers along the cance care continuum. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of patient, caregiver, and/or family biopsychosocial spiritual needs and ongoing assessment of coping. Demonstrates knowledge of oncology specific and community resources. Make referrals as appropriate (transportation, financial assistance, housing, etc.). Provide psychotherapeutic counseling for individuals, couples, families, and caregiver(s) to resolve relationship issues, coping difficulties, and other psychosocial stressors. Facilitate goals of care/advanced care planning and end of life conversations. Facilitate support groups including psychoeducation, experiential, and psychotherapeutic groups.

Requirements

• MSW from an accredited school of social work.
• NJ LSW or LCSW required.
• Previous medical hospital social work and grant experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Maintains current knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments and innovations in hardware and software technology.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem identification, resolution and analytical skills are essential, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of patient, caregiver, and/or family biopsychosocial spiritual needs and ongoing assessment of coping.
• Demonstrates knowledge of oncology specific and community resources.
• Make referrals as appropriate (transportation, financial assistance, housing, etc.).
• Provide psychotherapeutic counseling for individuals, couples, families, and caregiver(s) to resolve relationship issues, coping difficulties, and other psychosocial stressors.
• Facilitate goals of care/advanced care planning and end of life conversations.
• Facilitate support groups including psychoeducation, experiential, and psychotherapeutic groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time