The Clinical Social Worker provides and coordinates psychosocial and behavioral services to her/his/their group of patients. She/he/they assesses, plans, implements and monitors a plan of care for her/his group of patients. This is done in collaboration with other members of the medical team,
i.e. physicians, nurses, case managers, PT/OT staff, pharmacists. Works with the care team in a designated setting to identify, and, when possible, advocates for the patient; works to provide direct services, resources, and counseling that a patient/client needs to create a safe, effective and efficient transition/discharge from the hospital or clinic. Provides his/her/their expertise in a crisis intervention situation and assesses for potential abuse/neglect of vulnerable patients. Responsible for collecting and assessing quality of life data relevant to patients' psychosocial needs, symptom burden, risk factors, and response to interventions.
Special placement information:
Accepting MSW 2nd-year/Advanced Standing students. Full- and part-time positions available. Current Clinic Schedule: Adult Brain Tumor Clinic Monday & Tuesday; Peds Brain Tumor Clinic: Wednesdays; I can accept students in final year of MSW program for part time placement (approximately 24 hrs./week or 3 days per week) spread over 2 semesters