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Cedars-Sinai Clinical Social Worker MSW-LCSW (Oncology Patient & Family Support Program -PFSP) - Onsite in Tarzana, California
Job Description
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-25” rankings . When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career.
We take pride in hiring the best, most hard-working employees. Our dedicated doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
The Cedars Sinai Cancer Patient and Family Support Program (PFSP) is committed to supporting patients and their families as they confront the challenges of cancer. Our team of dedicated experts provides compassionate, personalized care for people impacted by cancer and those close to them. We provide resources to help patients prevent and relieve physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering; plan their future; achieve life goals and navigate any care changes.
What will you be doing:
The Outpatient Oncology Clinical Social Worker MSW-LCSW (PFSP) will deliver a full range of social work services in collaboration with the PFSP team and other staff to meet the psychosocial needs of patients/families/significant others and help manage the multidimensional impact of a cancer diagnosis through active treatment to cancer survivorship.
Psychosocial evaluation -- identification of problems affecting optimal patient care and the development of a treatment plan
Crisis intervention
Individual and family/caregiver counseling
Collaboration with Psychiatry to provide psychotherapy to address mental health concerns during active cancer treatment
Responding to positive screening for distress, depression, and suicidality
Interdisciplinary discussion of psychosocial implications of illness and active participation in coordination of care with the multidisciplinary team
Collaboration with Supportive Care Medicine and medical team on advanced care planning and end of life conversations
Develops and maintains productive relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies to connect patients with appropriate community resources
Initiates program planning and development in assigned services/programs
Participates in development and leadership with Department's Continuing Education
Performs other related duties as directed
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
Three (3) plus years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Educational/License Requirements:
Master degree in Social Work (MSW).
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
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Req ID : 5106
Working Title : Clinical Social Worker MSW-LCSW (Oncology Patient & Family Support Program -PFSP) - Onsite
Department : Onc PT and Fam Sup Svs
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Patient Services
Job Specialty : Social Work
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $91,728 - $146,764.80
Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.