Social Worker

Trusted local care. A network of expertise.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for identification of oncology patients requiring social work intervention, assessing areas of psychosocial needs and developing an appropriate and timely plan using professional social work knowledge and practice skills. This includes knowledge about programs, organizations, and services designed to address the needs of cancer survivors at all stages of treatment. The Oncology Services MSW will act as a referral agent to community support services as appropriate for a patient's individual needs. The Oncology Services MSW will be responsible for providing counseling and coordination of supportive services to patients and family members, as well as staff member of the Cancer Center.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:

1.Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work is preferred, or a MA in counseling is required.

2.One year experience in a hospital or related health care setting

3.Sound knowledge of community agencies, support programs and oncology related networking systems.

4.Sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with other departments of the Medical Center, community services, providers, and Cancer Center personnel.

5.As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which are care is being provided.

ABOUT ALICE HYDE MEDICAL CENTER:

For more than 100 years, Alice Hyde Medical Center has provided compassionate, community-focused health care for more than 55,000 residents in the North Country region of New York. Our mission is to always be here, not just as caregivers and staff, but as friends and neighbors, offering expertise and compassionate care in an environment that supports your health and healing.