When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it?s just one of the many reasons we?ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you?ll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

The per diem Social Worker in out Outpatient Oncology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California will provide a full range of social work services in collaboration with the larger oncology care teams and Patient and Family Support Program providers, to support and enhance coping of those impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment.  

• Psychosocial evaluation -- identification of problems affecting optimal patient care and the development of a treatment plan.
• Crisis intervention.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to Individuals and their family to help enhance coping as they navigate their cancer care.
• Referrals to various community resources, such as public benefits, transportation, and mental health services as well as case coordination.
• Interdisciplinary discussion of psychosocial implications of illness including consultation regarding treatments and resources designed to solve the problems of the patients.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies.

Educational Requirements:

• Master degree in Social Work.

What Else Are We Looking For?

• One (1) plus years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting, preferably 2 plus years.