Overview We have an opening for a 0.9FTE (72 hours/2 weeks) 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.  Reasons 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  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  This position is offering a $4500 incentive! 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