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Fairview Health Services Social Worker - MSW in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Overview
We have an opening for a .9 pediatric clinical social work position. This role follows the pediatric solid tumor patient population including: Osteosarcoma, Ewing’s Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Hepatoblastoma, Wilm’s Tumor, Germ Cell Tumors, Other Sarcoma(s). The clinical social worker is considered the primary mental health provider on the interdisciplinary team. The Solid Tumor Social Worker will follow these patients and families through the continuum of care/setting including initial diagnosis, throughout duration of treatment (6+/- months to 2 + years) and until they either transition to long term survivorship after 5 years or pass away.
Reaasons for social work intervention may include:
New diagnosis
Relapse/progression of disease
Family care conferences
Change in treatment plan
End of life care and Palliative care
Child protection issue/security concern
Emotional needs (adjustment, coping, emotional support)
Crisis intervention
Mental health assessment
Financial/insurance/legal concerns
Transportation concerns
Housing/lodging concerns
Responsibilities Job Description
Support the patient and family’s coping and emotional needs.
Promote adaptation to illness and treatment
Help families navigate through the medical system, bridging the connections between the family and the Hem/Onc interdisciplinary team.
Provide counseling to individuals, siblings, couples and families
Teach relaxation techniques, communication and coping skills
Help with problem solving, advocacy and communication about the patient’s plan of care
Help with school issues (arranging for home and hospital teaching, advocating for IEP and 504 educational plans, and guidance with school re-entry)
Help identify hospital and community-based resources: emotional, supportive and/or financial
Qualifications
LGSW/LICSW
Previous healthcare experience preferred.
Clinical supervision is provided.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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