Bilingual Senior Clinical Social Worker, Program Specialist

Excellent position for a social worker with a background serving Latine, Spanish-speaking communities and experience in working with adults with serious illness. This role is under the Division of Social Work at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care. In this exciting role as a dedicated ambulatory social worker providing clinical oncology social work services with an additional unique focus, you will aim to identify gaps in service; build education and training; create programming; and make recommendations for systems improvements and integration to meet the needs of Latine, Spanish-speaking patients in order to improve the patient and family experience throughout the process of cancer care. The social worker will provide in-person and telehealth services to patients and families (i.e., phone/Zoom video) with a specialty in the provision of culturally attuned psychosocial care conducted in Spanish. Modalities include individual, family, and group work. Candidate must be able to thrive in a fast paced, complex, academic medical environment where the social worker is a key, valued member of the multidisciplinary medical team. This position calls for best practice intervention, collaboration, and consultation related to this specific patient population. Experience in program development required.

If interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your experience, qualifications, and skills for this position.

Position is full-time, hybrid 40 hours per week and is located at Longwood Medical Center.

LICSW required

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Research and identify interventions and systems that support optimal cancer care
• Work within the framework of an interdisciplinary care model
• Liaison with internal and external programs and agencies to determine best practices for resource and referral for Spanish speaking patients who may experience significant psychosocial barriers to continuity of care.
• Address obstacles to accessing services for patients in coordination with referral sources and other staff
• Work on special projects/programs/committees reflecting the needs of Spanish speaking patients
• Develop innovative materials and educational and support programs
• Develop and maintain resource database and detailed records regarding identified community programs
• Lead and co-lead educational and support programs delivered in person or remotely via videoconference.
• Develop and facilitate educational forums/trainings for staff/trainees and for community clinicians to enhance understanding of the broad impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment for Spanish speaking patients.
• Promote and publicize educational and support programs within DFCI and the larger community as appropriate.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from accredited program

• LICSW in MA (and state specific based on location).

• Bilingual English / Spanish required

• 7 years social work practice required; health care setting preferred with at least 3 years in an oncology setting or with oncology patients (other social work experience may substitute).

• Ability to provide education and training to providers and staff based on patients’ needs
• Knowledge of community resources
• Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting
• Ability to respond to psychosocial needs and concerns across a broad spectrum of ages within the patient population
• Demonstrated understanding of systemic inequities, their impact on patients, families, and the community at large
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity efforts, including advocacy and self-education to advance knowledge base of the needs and concerns of underserved and marginalized populations
• Strong patient engagement and clinical assessment skills
• Crisis intervention and treatment skills
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration skills
• Excellent communication, oral and written
• Strong organizational skills; ability to set priorities; tolerance for ambiguity
• Analytical skills; computer proficiency

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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