Position Details:

Shift: Days; Full-Time
Salary: Please submit salary requirements. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Applicants must reference job posting #1033 when applying for this position.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in a relevant field with a Master's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited facility, New York State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, and six years of experience in clinical medical Social Work, three years of which performing social work administration and department management including direct supervision of staff and programs and program development.  The ideal candidate has experience in an oncology patient care environment and an interest in research.

Nature of Work and Responsibilities:

The Director of Social Work Services is responsible for administration and management of Social Work staff, programs, and services and ensures the provision of clinical social work services to patients and families, that include, but are not limited to, psychosocial assessment, counseling, support groups, grief and loss support, illness adjustment, care giver concerns/support, community referrals, and safe and appropriate discharge.  The incumbent will establish an independent and/or collaborative research program with Psychology, Pain, Palliative Care Services and others at the Institute and mutually beneficial relationships with college and university social work programs, providing appropriate academic clinical and research experiences for social work graduate students.  The Director ensures compliance with JCAHO, HCFA, NYSDOH, and other regulatory agencies, monitors standards of practice within the department, and has a strong commitment to cultural diversity, excellence in social work, research and education, and community involvement.

Contact:

Reference posting #1033 and mail or e-mail your resume to:

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Employment Office
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
E-mail:  employment@roswellpark.org

EOE.