Clinical Social Worker/Patient Advocate PD

Job Summary The Clinical Social WorkerPatient Advocate provides services for the patients and families of the Program in Womens Oncology to address psycho social environmental and behavioral factors which have impact on the healthy functioning andor recovery of the patients and families The incumbent functions as a member of the health care team to provide direct clinical services including assessment and coordination of social services In addition the incumbent oversees the Helping Hands Project The incumbents duties extend to participating in program planning evaluation on going growth and coordinates daily activities including volunteer recruitment training and scheduling The incumbent develops a network of community agencies to facilitate referrals Performs other duties as requested Specifications Masters degree in Social Work and a license as a Clinical Social Worker CSW or if hired prior to 522011 a Licensed Mental Health Worker LMHW required and a license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker LICSW preferred Must have first hand knowledge andor experience with Oncology patients in the cancer treatment setting Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required Supervisory and administrative experience helpful Must have access to transportation and a valid drivers license and ability to work flexible hours Care New England Health System CNE and its member institutionsButler Hospital Women & Infants Hospital Kent Hospital VNA of Care New England Integra The Providence Center and Care New England Medical Group and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research attracting the nations top specialty trained doctors and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health Americans with Disability Act Statement External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis EEOC Statement Care New England is an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status Ethics Statement Employee conducts himselfherself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including but not limited to hospital policy mission vision and values WIH Internal Posting Period 2426 21326