This is an oncology social work position serving the psychosocial and concrete needs of patients being treated or followed at the Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Nemours Children's Hospital with a focus on adolescent and young adult patients.

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive social work services to patients and their families in accordance with the job responsibilities described in this document. Core functions include psychosocial assessment and support of patient/family coping skills; protective and advocacy services; and linkage to community resources. These services are provided in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Nemours Children's Hospital and its Social Work Department.

Manage complex assessments of the patient/family biopsychosocial situation; establish care plan goals and periodically reassess the patient/family situation as work progresses.

Attend patient care unit and/or medical division rounds in accordance with team expectations and provide inpatient admission screening on assigned patient care unit.

Provide crisis intervention services as indicated for the management of domestic violence, psychiatric emergency cases, child abuse, and family disputes.

Provide therapeutic, goal-directed counseling. Exhibit necessary clinical skills to provide problem-focused, goal-directed intervention.

Interface with insurance providers, case managers, and others involved in the authorization of needed patient services. Identify and negotiate differing needs within the family system.

Coordinate discharge planning needs of patients in an efficient, effective, and timely manner while including the family in the process.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships across disciplines and coordinate family meetings. Assist in facilitating recommendations resultant of team meetings.

Document social work notes in the patient medical record according to Social Work Department policy.

Provide community resources and information in response to assessed patient/family needs.

Maintain a professional manner at all times with families and Nemours associates.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Graduate school internship may be applied to the job-related experience at the discretion of the Senior Director.

LMSW required.