Senior Social Worker - Oncology

The Oncology Senior Social Worker provides specialized social work services to Veterans who are being evaluated by or actively treated in the Medical and Radiation Oncology Clinics. The position requires specialized knowledge and experience regarding cancer, including the disease process, treatment modalities, disease-specific biopsychosocial concerns, and disease-specific VA and community resources. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w The incumbent performs specialized treatment of complex physical and mental illness for patients actively followed by the VAMHCS Radiation and/or Medical Oncology Clinics. The incumbent incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of Veteran patients, including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved scope of practice. Screening/Assessment: Assessment and education for newly diagnosed patients and clients beginning cancer treatment, patients contemplating changes in treatment modalities including consideration for bone marrow transplantation, and for end-of-life planning. Interviews Veterans and their family members/significant others to establish facts about their presenting problems and their causes, and the impact of such problems as it relates to their functioning and health as part of a comprehensive psychosocial assessment. Reviews all data, subjective and objective, and makes a clinical assessment, identifying needs and strengths. Effectively uses professional skill, objectivity and insight. Uses advanced clinical training, insight and experience to interpret data and to identify viable treatment options. Preforms other duties, as assigned. Psychosocial Treatment: Develops psychosocial treatment plans and works closely with the Veteran's interdisciplinary treatment team to assure good communication and treatment planning across the continuum of care. Identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services as needed. Supportive counseling: Provide the veteran and their family/caregivers with time-limited, supportive counseling. Assists the Veteran and the family/caregiver in coping with the psychosocial impact of chronic and disabling illnesses, the onset of catastrophic illness, end-of-life and bereavement issues. Evaluates the need for more specialized mental health care and refer to appropriate VA or community resources. Has knowledge regarding the symptoms and treatment of Depression, Military Sexual Trauma, PTSD, Substance Abuse and Suicidality and screens for these and other mental health issues to ensure appropriate referrals, prompt treatment and needed follow-up. Facilitates, as patient interest dictates, educational/support groups to meet client needs. Crisis Intervention: Provides crisis intervention services; addresses the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members. Assists in mitigating medical or psychiatric crises arising in presenting Veterans, within the scope of social work practice, and participate in developing crisis management and safety plans to minimize the event of future crises. Coordination of Care: Responsible for coordination of care, including identification and coordination/referral to address barriers to treatment. Work collaboratively with the Cancer Care Coordinators to ensure Veteran's Care in the Community (CITC) Oncology services are coordinated in a timely manner and to address psychosocial needs that impact access to care/ability to engage in care. Acts as a liaison for family, significant others, VA and community healthcare providers/service coordinators, insurance companies, community agencies, and other staff to effectively coordinate and manage care. Advocacy: Advocate for Veterans to ensure that they have access to all needed care and resources within VA and in the community. Educate and encourage the Veteran and their r family/caregiver

Salaire : $110,910 – $144,186/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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