Clinical Social Worker/Patient Advocate PD

Clinical Social Worker/Patient Advocate

The Clinical Social Worker/Patient Advocate provides services for the patients and families of the Program in Women's Oncology to address psycho-social, environmental, and behavioral factors which have impact on the healthy functioning and/or recovery of the patients and families. The incumbent functions as a member of the health care team to provide direct clinical services including assessment and coordination of social services. The incumbent develops a network of community agencies to facilitate referrals. Performs other duties as requested. The incumbent will plan and facilitate support groups throughout the program.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.
2. Provides clinical social work services to patients/families/significant other, which include assessment and referrals.
3. Collaborates and interacts with members of health care team and other hospital staff to coordinate services.
4. Maintains required patient records, including collaboration with fiscal on billing.
5. Develops and maintains network of community agencies and facilities to expand resources, facilitate patient access, and provide services to patients and families.
6. Plans and facilitates support groups across the program.
7. Participates in development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures.
8. Preserves and protects volunteers and patients' rights to confidentiality.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required or requested.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work and a license as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or if hired prior to 5/2/2011 a Licensed Mental Health Worker (LMHW) required and a license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred.
• Must have first-hand knowledge and/or experience with Oncology patients in the cancer treatment setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Supervisory and administrative experience helpful.
• Group facilitation experience is preferred

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.