Oncology Social Worker/ Full-Time

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Social Work or Master's Degree in Counseling

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current social work licensure in New Mexico and completes annual CEU's per licensing board.

SKILLS:

• Strong case management skills, interpersonal and assessment skills. Understanding medical terminology and an ability to formulate counseling and case management plans in conjunction with the medical team.
• Ability to work independently and lead and co-lead therapy and educational groups.
• Strong crisis intervention skills for patients in emergency situations.
• Flexibility with job assignments.
• Ability to identify people at risk of complicated grief and bereavement, and its association with depression and comorbid complications.
• Awareness and practice of self-care and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Active listening; the social worker will take their lead from their clients, assessing the patient's and family's needs and preferences for care.
• Competent computer skills for word processing and data collection.

EXPERIENCE: Two years clinical experience in hospital, long-term care or hospice setting. Experience in program development and leadership preferred. Oncology experience preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Director, Cancer Center

ENVIRONMENT:

-Bloodborne Pathogen B

Multiple simultaneous activities around patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and intermittent exposure to blood, excrements, odors and noise. Work area has normal heat light and air.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle crisis situations. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.