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Work where*every moment*matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute provides an unparalleled network of coordinated services. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest innovative technology. Hartford Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center, large teaching hospital, and tertiary care center and home to a dynamic Clinical Social Work community. *Job Summary:* Seeking an Oncology Clinical Social Worker to provide comprehensive biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, interventions, and treatment. Requires an activated and engaged oncology social worker exerting discretionary effort and demonstrating strong advocacy skills. An Oncology Social Worker that values holistic patient-centered and family-focused care. Will work effectively on a complex interprofessional team. Social workers provide compassionate support to patients, families, and caregivers, managing the stress and emotional strain of cancer. Social Work is uniquely, in fact ideally, qualified to partner in this work to address the stress of serious illness and the Social Determinants of Health; including substance use disorders, depression, limited financial resources, food insecurity, housing insecurity, need for social connections, transportation and advocacy. The Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute sees approximately 8,000 new cancer patients per year, and Hartford Hospital treats approximately 4,200 of those new patients. As an MSK Care Partner, an essential element is integrated Oncology Social Work, as a hallmark of high-quality cancer care. Oncology Social Work provides services to cancer survivors, families, and caregivers through comprehensive psychosocial services. *Job Responsibilities:* 1. Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to NASW Code of Ethics 2. Recognizes and addresses health disparities-inequalities and injustices directed toward clients, related to access to care and provision of health services 3. Develops and maintain cultural competence with an understanding of the history, traditions, values, and family systems of client groups as they relate to health care and decision-making. Display a sensitivity to and awareness of the diversity in cultural groups and integrate this knowledge into their practice 4. Independently provides ongoing assessment, including gathering comprehensive information to use in developing interventions and treatment strategies. 5. Independently implements intervention and treatment plans that promote client well-being and ensure a continuum of care. Planning shall be based on a comprehensive, culturally competent assessment with interdisciplinary input. 6. Optimize client functioning through case management that facilitates collaboration among providers to address the client’s biomedical and psychosocial needs to better provide efficient, appropriate, and beneficial health care services to a client with multiple needs. 7. Responsible to advocate for the needs and interests of patients including advocating for larger system change to improve access to care and improved delivery of services. 8. Act as educators for patients, families, the community, and other professionals regarding disease prevention, impact of illness and disease progression, advocacy for benefits, health maintenance, and adherence to treatment regimens. 9. Participates in interprofessional care teams, and collaborate with other professionals, volunteers, and groups in and outside of their practice setting to enhance all aspects of the patient and family system’s care Hold a master's degree from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. • One to two years LMSW work experience in a healthcare setting • Licensed Master Social Worker • Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus • Must be able to communicate effectively; effective written communication; clear expression, proper language to resonate with intended audience; constructing a logical argument; brevity; and making the intended point succinctly. • Computer literacy. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is*your moment*. *As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.* **Job:** **Health Professionals* **Organization:** **Hartford Hospital* **Title:** *Oncology Clinical Social Worker* **Location:** *Connecticut-Hartford-85 Jefferson Street Hartford (10068)* **Requisition ID:** *25163935*