Supervisor, Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - Oncology Patient & Family Support Program

Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

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.

Why work here?

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 Supervisor, Clinical Social Worker LCSW provides staff supervision and a full range of patient care services within an assigned area of service. Participates as a clinical social worker in assigned area(s) to assist with program planning and development and organizing social work activities. Provides clinical social work services to patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties.

• Supervises the day-to-day work of employees, assigns work, ensures tasks are completed and deadlines are met.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, managing schedules, personnel actions, performance reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Conducts Psychosocial evaluation and identification of problems affecting optimal patient care and the development of a treatment plan.
• Assist Manager to plan, lead and direct work of staff to ensure goals and objectives are completed within established budget and deadlines are met
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for continuity of care and assist with coordination of care across the continuum.
• Interdisciplinary discussion of psychosocial implications of illness during active treatment and collaboration on advanced care planning and goals of care conversations
• Facilitates interdisciplinary discussion of psychosocial implications of illness including consultation regarding treatments and resources designed to solve the problems of the patients.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies.
• Initiates program planning and development in assigned services/ programs.
• Participates in development and leadership with Department's Continuing Education.
• Assist Manager with change advocacy to develop, communicate and reinforce changes in the department as well as the organization.
• Responds to patient and family questions and concerns by providing information in an accurate, compassionate, and timely fashion.
• Provides leadership and direction to line staff on clinical and management issues
  
  

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

Three (3) plus years of Acute Care Hospital experience.

Two (2) plus years of Management or Supervisor experience preferred.

Oncology Social Work Experience In Ambulatory Setting Preferred.

Educational/Licenses Requirements:

Master degree in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)