Job Description:

STAMFORD HEALTH IS COMMITTED TO PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF OUR EMPLOYEES. TO THAT END, IF YOU ARE INVITED TO INTERVIEW IN ONE OF OUR OFFICES/CAMPUSES, AND YOU OR A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY AND/OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER IS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS (I.E. FEVER, COUGHING OR OTHER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS), OR YOU SIMPLY DON’T FEEL WELL, PLEASE INFORM THE HR REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY SO WE MAY SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW FOR A LATER DATE. WHEN ARRIVING ON OUR CAMPUS OR SITE WHETHER FOR AN INTERVIEW OR TO BEGIN YOUR EMPLOYMENT WITH US, PLEASE NOTE IT IS IMPERATIVE YOU ABIDE BY CT STATE GUIDELINES ON TRAVEL ADVISORY WHICH CAN BE FOUND HERE https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Travel.  PLEASE SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY AND UPDATE YOUR HR REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS/ADJUSTMENTS TO SCHEDULING.

FOR ON-SITE INTERVIEWS, CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO WEAR A MEDICAL FACE MASK (NOT CLOTH) DUE TO STAMFORD HEALTH'S UNIVERSAL MASKING POLICY.

ABOUT STAMFORD HEALTH

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,500 employees committed to compassionately caring for the community and offering a wide-range of high-quality health and wellness services.  Patients and their families can rely on comprehensive person-centered care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 30 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships.  For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Linked In.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides ongoing psychosocial needs assessment of Bennett Cancer Center patients and families  with an emphasis on case work and resource referral. Assists oncology patients and their families with information, linkage, referral  and follow up to internal and external resources including, but not limited to, financial, practical and emotional concerns across the care continuum.   Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and assists in problem solving.  Knowledgeable of area resources, links patients to resources and coordinates access for patients. Utilizes internal and external resources to assist patients and families in managing the impact of a cancer diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and end of life.  Has a knowledge base of cancer treatments, the impact of cancer on the family,  the psychosocial issues involved, and the ability to educate and support patients and families in this area.  Is involved in the distress screening of all cancer patients and responds appropriately.  Demonstrates the ability to follow up, outreach and coordinate service delivery.  Works closely with staff to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and families.

-- Completes psychosocial assessment on all patients, develops a plan of care, and makes appropriate referrals. -- Demonstrates knowledge in providing case work services for patients. -- Refers patients/families to internal and external, follows up and coordinates care. -- Documents all patient contact appropriately. -- Involved in the Distress Screening of all BCC patients and responds appropriately. -- Provides crisis intervention services to patients and families as needed. -- Reports to the Manager-Cancer Support Services. -- Collaborates with other staff in providing service to patients and families.

 *We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve. 

Required Skills

-- Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of cancer on patients and families. -- Demonstrates knowledge of area resources. -- Demonstrates knowledge of adult phases of development. -- Knowledge of evidence-based best practices in the oncology area. -- Experience in working with oncology patients and/or medical case work. -- Demonstrates and interest in program development and implementation. -- Ability to utilize written and verbal communication. -- Capacity for critical thinking, interpersonal collaboration and problem-solving skills. --Computer literacy skills required.

Required Experience

Must hold a CT State LMSW license. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.

-- Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of cancer on patients and families. -- Demonstrates knowledge of area resources. -- Demonstrates knowledge of adult phases of development. -- Knowledge of evidence-based best practices in the oncology area. -- Experience in working with oncology patients and/or medical case work. -- Demonstrates and interest in program development and implementation. -- Ability to utilize written and verbal communication. -- Capacity for critical thinking, interpersonal collaboration and problem-solving skills. --Computer literacy skills required.