Social Worker, LICSW - Oncology (Full Time)

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Comply with NASW code of Ethics and Standards (on file in the department).
• Provides sound clinical interventions (individual, couple, family and group therapies) as indicated.
• Conducts thorough assessments.
• Provides appropriate clinical interventions.
• Involves patients and families in the treatment process as indicated.
• Provides comprehensive documentation of interventions.
• Communicates pertinent Clinical data to other providers as indicated.
• Devises and implements treatment plans which include interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of the patient/family.
• Designs an appropriate treatment plan that meets the needs of the patient/family based on a thorough assessment of the patient/family and in compliance with NASW standards.
• Makes appropriate referrals within Psychiatry.
• Identifies specific patient needs and refers patient/family to appropriate available resources.
• Collaborates with other clinical staff.
• Works cooperatively with all levels of personnel in the department.
• Consults with other clinical staff on case management issues.
• Conduct thorough and accurate diagnostic assessments in compliance with NASW standards.
• Ensures that assessments are accurate and complete: identify psychosocial needs of the patient, include the patient’s chief complaint medical and psychiatric /substance abuse history, mental status medication history and social/vocational history.
• Participate in clinical training and administrative functions as needed.
• Actively participate in departmental case conferences.
• Presents cases as requested.
• Absists with new clinician orientation.
• Participate in administrative functions as defined by the department administration.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage patient information in strict conformance with clinic policy.
• Provide emergency psychiatric interventions for all clinical sites of care.
• Respond to requests for emergency evaluations in a timely way.
• Provide thorough assessments for emergency consultations.
• Make sound clinical decisions about disposition of cases. Appropriately use back-up system for consultation and to develop treatment plans.
• Participate in Hospital and Departmental committees.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and or Utilization Review committees as assigned.
• Actively participate in child/adult treatment team meetings.
• Willingly participate in special projects as defined by the department administration.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• MSW, LICSW.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Master’s of Social Work.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Currently licensed as an LICSW by the Massachusetts Board of Licensure for Social Work.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Skilled in the areas of psychiatric assessment, treatment and coordination of care.
• Able to provide a variety of treatment modalities; including individual,couples,group and family therapy.
• Utilizes a theoretical base of knowledge to assess, diagnose, formulate interventions and evaluate clinical outcomes.

Experience

Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience in an inpatient or ambulatory psychiatric and/or addiction treatment setting.

Pay Range

$40.00 USD – $51.74 USD