Clinical Social Worker II - Oncology

Company Description Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care. Job Description I. General Summary Independently practices social work and receives limited consultation, functioning as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide case management, therapeutic crisis intervention, biopsychosocial assessment, clinical evaluation, therapy, counseling, referral, treatment planning, and other clinical social work services within their practice area. II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks 1. Completes specialized assessment(s) in a focus area/practice setting, as needed. Provides feedback regarding the enhancement of assessment tools within their area. May provide consultation to other social workers about their assessments. 2. Offers psychosocial guidance, with their advanced ability, to help settings enhance their clinical practice. Drives conversations about Advance Care Planning to healthcare team. 3. Provides advanced ongoing and crisis care to facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment for patients. Serves as a professional resource to other members of care team. 4. Suggests/initiates PI projects to evaluate program and outcome effectiveness. 5. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skillsets necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served. 6. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of relevant resources to share with team members & initiates networking based on program gaps. Serves as a lead contact for complex patient cases. 7. Empowers patients and the practice area with problem-solving and decision-making around personal, health, social, educational, vocational, financial and other interpersonal concerns within context of discharge planning, clinic visit, or on-going behavioral health assistance. 8. Functions independently with daily work and models acceptance of peer feedback. Provides consultation and assistance with challenging cases to other social workers. 9. Conducts clinical reviews of assessments, planning, interventions, and overall plan of care to provide peer feedback. 10. Demonstrates advanced ability to provide education to patient and peers that aligns with the NASW Code of Ethics. 11. Demonstrates ability to independently advocate for self and team members. 12. Participates in a council and/or a committee within the healthcare system. 13. Participates in conversations about unit practice & provides recommendations for improvement. 14. Completes all specific job tasks within their assigned department as outlined by supervisor. Work Experience Qualifications III. Education, Experience and Qualifications 1. Master's degree in Social Work accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). 2. LCSW- C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. 3. Minimum three (3) years of post-Master's experience is required. 4. Ambulatory Oncology/medical social work experience is preferred. IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Demonstrates skill in a) clinical social work and/or case management practice areas; b) completing clinical social work functions such as clinical assessment, treatment planning, clinical intervention, case management, psychoeducation, referral, psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis of mental health disorders, advocacy; c) effective critical thinking; d) communications both written and oral; and e) age appropriate interpersonal interactions (patients may range from newborn to geriatric adult). 2. Ability to a) communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders (i.e. colleagues, medical staff, liaisons, patient, family); b) assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment; c) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and ethical standards; d) prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties; e) assist in data analysis, f) demonstrate innovative thinking, integrity, and accountability; and g) act as a model for peers in regard to these skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland Medical System