Social Worker - Outpatient Oncology - Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai • Beverly Hills, CA

11d

About The Position

The per diem Social Worker in out Outpatient Oncology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California will provide a full range of social work services in collaboration with the larger oncology care teams and Patient and Family Support Program providers, to support and enhance coping of those impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial evaluation -- identification of problems affecting optimal patient care and the development of a treatment plan.
• Crisis intervention.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to Individuals and their family to help enhance coping as they navigate their cancer care.
• Referrals to various community resources, such as public benefits, transportation, and mental health services as well as case coordination.
• Interdisciplinary discussion of psychosocial implications of illness including consultation regarding treatments and resources designed to solve the problems of the patients.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed