Social Worker - Cancer Center

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Social workers help communities get access to the health or social services that they need, improving or providing those services where they are not already in place. They participate in legislation and help families and individuals get access to counseling and psychotherapy when necessary. Social workers are essential social, economic voices and advocates who work on behalf of those facing physical and mental illness, disability, divorce, loss, unemployment, abuse, addiction, and other daunting life challenges .

A caregiver in this position works PRN| days| 8:00am—5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers.

Work with families exhibiting complex family dynamics.

Communicate with interdisciplinary team about the discharge planning status of all patients referred.

Educate patients, family and physician regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns.

Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and makes treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral, and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes.

Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.

Advocate for patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault.

Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community.

Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.

Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff and represents the department on committees.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Master's D egree in S ocial W ork (MSW) OR Master's of Science in Social Administration (MSSA)

Current state licensure as a Social Worker (LSW, LISW or LISW-S)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Excellent communication and negotiation skills necessary to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes

A bility to work independently and with teams

F lexible, open- minded and adaptable to change

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Three years’ experience in healthcare system to include exposure to and experience in pre acute and post-acute care

Hospital Social Work experience

Knowledge of community resources

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Ability to work with physical records, such as retrieving and filing. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.

Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.

Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

In some locations ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $34.00

Maximum hourly: $34.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).