Clinical Social Worker II
City of Hope | |
United States, California, Duarte | |
1500 East Duarte Road (Show on map) | |
Sep 22, 2024 | |
Thank you for your interest. Please note, the purpose of this posting is to recruit for on-going and future positions. About City of Hope City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope's translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's specialized cancer expertise. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona. City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people. Position Summary The Clinical Social Worker II (hereinafter "CSW II") holds a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), is registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and provides medical social work services. The CSW II must have passed the LCSW exam, or be eligible to sit for the exam. The CSW II must have passed the BBS Ethics exam and be approved to take the LCSW exam. The CSW II is responsible for employing a model of patient care that focuses on providing patients/caregivers with supportive counseling, psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, education, and community resource support information. This position may involve clinical supervision to MSWs and/or BSW/MSW students and facilitation of support groups. The CSW II participates in multidisciplinary program development and evaluation; multidisciplinary treatment modalities; emergency/crisis response; and on-call rotation. The CSW II actively works to ensure optimal delivery of psychosocial care and seeks out performance improvement initiatives, either through direct involvement and committee membership or by leading performance improvement efforts. The CSW II is expected to assist in education and training programs, policy writing, and/or research and program development. Key Responsibilities include:
Qualifications Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
Req. Certification/Licensure
Preferred Courses/Training
Additional Information:
City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. |