Social Worker (LMSW) - Outpatient Oncology
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Bristol
Posted on: November 18, 2023
Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job
Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30pm. Position
may require travel 1-2 days/week to MidState Medical Center/The
Hospital of Central Connecticut. Remote/hybrid optional 1 day/week
Work where every moment matters.Hartford HealthCare Cancer
Institute is actively looking for an Oncology Social Worker (LMSW)
to join their dynamic team in Torrington, CT. Hartford HealthCare
doesnt just take great care of our patients, we take great care of
our employees too. At Hartford HealthCare, we offer:
Newly Revised Competitive Hourly
Rates Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and
up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague
AND dependents Generous Paid Time Off Medical, dental and vision
plans 401K with company match Ample opportunities for
advancementThe Outpatient Oncology Social Worker (LMSW) will plan,
organize, and implement social work services to patients and their
families to assist them in meeting social and emotional problems
arising in connection with illness or hospitalization.
Responsibilities:
Conducts psycho-social assessments
and provide interventions to patients and their families to
eliminate potential barriers to care and access to support
services. Ability to multi-task various time-sensitive patient
needs and provide appropriate recommendations and referrals,
include needs for emotional support, advanced directives, financial
assistance, disability, transportation, and insurance Documents
clinical interventions in the EMR and adheres to regulatory
compliance processes including mandated reporting laws as
applicable Communicates and collaborates effectively with multiple
disciplines and departments in the outpatient and inpatient
setting, as well as community partners Builds relationships with
patients, families and healthcare teams to coordinate and advocate
on behalf of patients goals of care Educate patients and families
about advance care directives, and resource options from diagnosis
through end of life Participates in formal and informal clinical
case reviews, clinical supervision, educational seminars and
research projectsQualifications
Master's degree in Social Work (LMSW)
Connecticut LMSW required Acute care and/or oncology experience
desired Minimum of one year of casework experience highly preferred
Excellent engagement, assessment, and collaborative skills, with
ability to work flexibly in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
Strong assessment, crisis intervention and treatment skills
Competence in abuse/neglect/violence, trauma, grief loss and
bereavementAbout: The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute (HHC CI)
is a certified member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer
Alliance. Through the bi-directional collaboration facilitated by
this partnership, community providers are better positioned to
provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based cancer care to improve the
lives of cancer patients. Together, the Hartford Healthcare Cancer
Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering are staying ahead of
cancer.
Keywords: Hartford HealthCare, Bristol , Social Worker (LMSW) - Outpatient Oncology, Healthcare , Bristol, Connecticut
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