Social Worker, Inpatient Oncology

Social Worker, Inpatient Oncology Beth Israel Lahey Health

• 3.8 Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $69,971.20
• $113,006.40 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Working with geriatric patients Research Master's degree Geriatrics Full Job Description Boston, MA
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Full-time
• Day When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehab staff to provide quality care to patients and families on the inpatient hematology oncology service. The Social Worker provides a key role in assessing and supporting the psycho-social needs of patients and their support networks and addressing barriers to care to help optimize outcomes. Opportunity to utilize brief counseling skills to support patient adjustment and engagement in treatment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team and community-based agencies to help address barriers and facilitate transitions along the continuum of care. Clinical supervision and professional development are provided and highly valued. Experience in Oncology or hospital Social Work preferred.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

Provides clinical services to patients and families that address personal and environmental issues in order to maximize emotional, social, and physical well-being and the appropriate and efficient use of health care resources. Screens and triages patients who request service, are referred, or meet screening criteria for identifying patients' needs. Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides services as indicated. Partners with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care planning. Meets productivity standards and expectations as set by the leadership in Social Work and the assigned clinical area. Provides counseling and psychotherapeutic services appropriate to setting. Provides timely and appropriate communication and documentation in the medical record. Provides consultation and education regarding psycho-social issues affecting patient care. Advises and addresses ethical and risk management issues. Presents and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal settings, multi-disciplinary and clinical rounds and seminars. Participates in department or hospital process improvement and CQI efforts as needed. Partners with advanced staff on research. May presents clinical material and theory at teaching conferences and seminars Staff licensed as an LICSW may supervise staff or student interns and Serves as a content resource for multidisciplinary staff; and mentor/trainer to less experienced staff. Encourages an environment of idea sharing and feedback. Seeks opportunities and implements goals for own professional development.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Social Work Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant health care and/or human service experience. Age based

Competencies:

Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years,

Middle Age:

31

• 60 years,

Elderly:

61•. Physical Nature of the

Job:

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus

Pay Range:

$69,971.20 USD

• $113,006.

40 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Job details

Employment:

Full-time Hours/Week:

40

Shift:

Day Category:

Social Services Pay Range:

$69,971.20 USD

• $113,006.

40

USD FLSA:

Exempt Req ID:

JR95495