Adolescent and Young Adult Social Work Navigator

Investigates, assesses and plans interventions to help patients and their family members cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems.

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

We are looking for an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Social Worker Navigator to join our team. This role is brand new, and we are looking for a caregiver that would be up for the challenging yet rewarding work. You will be focusing on oncology patients ages 15-39 years that have a wide variety of psychosocial needs, supporting Cleveland Clinic's mission of caring for life.

**Our ideal caregiver is someone who:**

* Must be able to work independently and with the direction from AYA leadership.

* Has strong therapy and social work skills.

* Can work in flexible environment and adapts quickly to change.

* Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.

* Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize critical tasks.

* Ability to make independent effective decisions.

By taking this opportunity, you'll be supported both personally and professionally by a team that offers enriching educational opportunities. The caregiver in this role will have the option to work a hybrid scheduling allowing you to work remotely up to 25% of the time.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.

+ Consults with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.

+ Assists clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.

+ Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.

+ At the Clinical Social Work Intern (CSW-I) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) level, conducts clinical services such as intakes, assessments, and psycho-therapy.

+ Documenting patient care interactions within an EMR template for program oversight and growth.

+ Developing psychosocial programming specific to the AYA population including support groups and other therapeutic interventions.

+ Using specialized clinical knowledge skills in psychotherapy, clinical counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments and treatment plans to patients.

+ Other duties as assigned.

**Education:**

+ At the Licensed Social Worker (LSW)/Clinical Social Work Intern (CSW-I) level, assessment, and treatment skills as obtained by the Master's in Social Work.

+ At the Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) level, assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills as obtained by the LISW/LCSW.

**Certifications:**

+ State Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Clinical Social Work Intern (CSW-I), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license as state requires.

**Complexity of Work:**

+ Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

+ Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

**Work Experience:**

+ At the LSW/CSW-I Level: Master's degree in Social Work. Ohio/Nevada License. LSW/CSW-I. May have experience in hospital care or closely related field as employee, graduate or undergraduate intern.

+ At the LISW/LCSW Level: Master's degree in Social Work. Ohio License at the Independent level (LISW), Nevada license at the Licensed Clinical Social Work level (LCSW). Requires two years of post graduate employment with clinical supervision

+ Oncology experience is preferred.

+ The ability to utilize other electronic medical record templates and computer software such as SmartForms, electronic dashboards, and spreadsheets preferred.

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.

+ Must be able to climb stairs, pull, push and facilitate movement of the patient.

+ Must have normal or correctable vision.

+ Must have normal or correctable hearing to be able to hear normal conversations.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.

+ Must be able to climb stairs, pull, push and facilitate movement.

+ movement.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities