Social Worker Hematology and Oncology
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Sep 6, 2024
Helen Devos Children's Hospital Social Worker ( LMSW)
Scope of work
Plans and prioritizes care for individuals and population of clients, focusing on strategies that will promote optimal health within populations. Provides peer support and role modeling related to the development of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and families. Demonstrates expertise, current knowledge in patient care and management of a caseload of clients of varying complexity and seeks to improve patient, family and health systems/community outcomes through the application of educational concepts/skills and preventive care in a managed care environment.
• Assess for mental, emotional, behavioral health needs and risk for suicidality.
• Partner with patients/families to develop effective coping and treatment self-management skills.
• Partner with patients/families to process new diagnosis and provide education to support in this adjustment.
• Collaborate with patients in support of behavior change.
• Identify barriers to care and work with patient/family/caregiver to develop a plan to address these. This may include identification of resources including financial, social and emotional.
• Identify gaps in care, provide referrals and coordinate care.
• Assess and address risk/safety concerns for patients who have a mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
• Partner with patients/families to develop effective coping and treatment self-management skills.
• Partner with patients/families to process new diagnosis and provide education to support in this adjustment.
• Collaborate with patients in support of behavior change.
• Identify barriers to care and work with patient/family/caregiver to develop a plan to address these. This may include identification of resources including financial, social and emotional.
• Identify gaps in care, provide referrals and coordinate care.
• Assess and address risk/safety concerns for patients who have a mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
We fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
- 2 years of relevant experience related field Required
- LICENSED- Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - State of Michigan
- Required Master's Degree Social Work
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Hematology Oncology Clinic - HDVCHEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
36Hours of Work
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Days Worked
Tuesday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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