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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides direct patient care. Monitors and provides comprehensive psycho-social care in accordance with accepted standards of practice of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and established EMC policies and procedures.
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Reports to
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Community Outreach/Cancer Support Services, Director
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Supervises
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N/A
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Ages of Patients
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Minimal/ No Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: Master’s degree in Social Work
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Licensure/Certification
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Required:
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Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Workplace Violence and Response Training Class will be completed during program orientation
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Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW) within three (3) years of hire date
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Experience
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Required: Minimum 2 years of mental health clinical social work experience; Individual Psychotherapy and Group Therapy experience
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Preferred: Experience in Crisis Intervention
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Documentation will demonstrate intervention that supports billable services for direct patient care.
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Perform comprehensive patient evaluation for mental well being and ensures patient/family understand a cancer diagnosis and treatment options.
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Conduct follow-up/on-going treatments as appropriate based on results of evaluation.
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Conduct screenings to evaluate the needs of patients for mental health and support services, based on direct interview and interaction with the family and/or discussion with other staff members who interact with the family. Assess, evaluate, formulate and implement treatment plans.
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Maintains excellent working relationship with inpatient cancer team and community cancer organizations.
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Perform short term counseling and crisis intervention as necessary.
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Coordinate with clinical, health education, community health and assists in program development and implementation for support services (cancer lecture series, teleconferences, support groups, etc).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
