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Richmond, Virginia, United States
Onsite
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia preferred
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A
Experience REQUIRED:
CSW Level 3: minimum of three (3) years of clinical social work experience with at least one (1) year in a specialty practice area
Experience PREFERRED:
Clinical social work experience in an acute care setting preferred
Education/training REQUIRED:
Master of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent action(s) required:
Initiate patient/family intervention based on self-assessment of service need(s).
Initiate community/facility referrals based on identified patient/family needs.
Initiate consultation with facility staff regarding psychosocial patient/family needs.
Contact the appropriate Social Services Department to report suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation cases.
Develop intervention plans and related interventions with patients/families/significant others.
Initiate education activities with and for facility staff.
Contribute to quality improvement activities through self-analysis of services and needs.
Participate in service area meetings, training, and patient care conferences.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
This position may supervise social work students on a voluntary basis.
Depending on unit assignment may supervise other Masters and Doctoral Degree students from other disciplines (e.g. Psychology).
Additional position requirements:
Depending on the unit assignment, may be required to work alternate schedules, weekends and/or holidays, and take call. May be required to work alternate unit assignments, including at other clinical locations.
Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
This ambulatory oncology social worker works within interdisciplinary teams to support the patient’s receiving treatment at the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Stony Point 9000 building. These patients are receiving radiation oncology, breast cancer treatment, or survivorship treatment. The clinical social worker supports patients with adjustment to diagnosis, identify and address social determinants of health that are posing barriers to treatment adherence, as well as engaging patients in advance care planning and supportive counseling. This position also works within a team of social workers that specifically support the adult oncology patients’ needs across the service line.
Successful team members are those who enjoy teamwork and educating others about the role of social work in interdisciplinary care, especially those that understand oncology specific psychosocial challenges. Additionally, this team member needs to be outgoing and interested in building relationships with their teams and patients to effectively manage their caseload.
Work hours are normal business hours, Mon-Fri, major holidays off with PTO, no on call or weekend expectation. Business casual attire is expected. Additionally, the Health System follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for hand hygiene and fingernail care.
Compensation Grade Ranges:
Clinical Social Worker 2: $58,697.60 - $87,942.40
Clinical Social Worker 3: $62,420.80 - $96,740.80
Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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