New

Social Worker, Outpt Oncology, MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
15 Parkman Street (Show on map)
Mar 01, 2025
We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong clinical, collaborative, and consultation skills to join our oncology team. This outpatient-focused role will provide clinical social work services to patients with breast cancer. The ideal candidate will be proficient in conducting psychosocial assessments and experienced in crisis intervention, short-term counseling and interprofessional collaboration. They will also have experience working with patients and families presenting with a wide range of mental health and psychosocial concerns including anxiety and depression, adjustment and coping, loss and bereavement, complex family dynamics, substance use disorder and trauma. Excellent clinical, communication and documentation skills are a necessity. This position shares responsibilities with another social worker providing services to patients with breast cancer. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required. Relevant clinical experience preferred. Require current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice. Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries. Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately. Provides a range of evidence-based interventions. Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team. Incorporates cultural competencies. If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately. Actively seeks assistance with complex case s and situations in a timely manner. Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress. Facilitate skill-based groups. Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization. Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.