Provide competent psychosocial care to patiets admitted to the hospital and to outpatients in the community. Organize and facilitate support group(s) as needed that respond to the needs of the cancer community. Serve as Social Worker on Palliative Care Team and participate in the working/steering committee of the Pallative Care Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Case Finding: Identify eligible cancer patient or their families through multidisciplinary team meeting, Physician referrals, or self-referral. Develop case finding methodologies and pathways.
• Publicity and patient education materials: Develop support program promotional materials.
• Develop and disseminate research materials (surveys, questionnaires, etc); coordinate tasks with hospital's education and public relations departments and/or IRB.
• Community outreach: develop contacts with community groups, social service agencies, & health care providers.
• Develop patient or family member specific plans of care or support.
• Provide current and competent care: 1) Provide one-on-one counseling and therapy, 2) Lead family therapy meetings, 3) Provide financial counseling and planning where appropriate.
• Health Promotion, Prevention, and Community Advocacy and Education: through providing organized seminars, lectures and published material.
• Provide training and direction to staff interns.
• Coordinate patient care with oncology unit staff.
• Provide competent end of life psychosocial care to cancer patients.
• Coordinate Nurturing Neighbor Program including training and ongoing support to Nurturers
• Provide ongoing supervision and support to Social Work Intern(s)
• Keep abreast of cancer related information relevant to population served.
• Participate in developing promotional materials including articles for newsletter.
• Community outreach: develop contacts with community groups, social service agencies, & health care providers.
• Continuing Education: Maintains professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year Social Work practice. Individual, group, counseling experience.

EDUCATION

• Master’s Degree Social Work

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• N.Y.S. Social Work Certification

OTHER

• Strong communication skills (oral and written). Organizational ability, computer competence.