Oncology social work vs pediatric social worker

Differences between oncology social work and pediatric social worker duties and responsibilities

Oncology social work example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide necessary referrals and counseling to achieve establish patient goals.
• Provide psycho-social assessments for the in-patient oncology patients which include counseling and brokering of resources in the community.
• Facilitate home care, rehabilitation, and emergency referrals.
• Provide brief strategic and crisis counseling for patients and families experiencing acute psychiatric or psychological distress during the treatment process.
• Participate in hospital medico-legal ethics committee
• Participate in hospital medico-legal ethics committee

Pediatric social worker example responsibilities.

• Screen, identify, diagnose using DSM nomenclature, treat and manage mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
• Monitor high risk neonatal pediatric hospital patients recently discharge, ensuring proper follow-up and clinical management.
• Develop a plan for intervention that are consistent with the social/emotional/physical needs of patients and caregivers.
• Perform advocacy and referral services to other social service agencies which include alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs.
• Coordinate care with community providers for follow up if patient are discharged, prepare documentation for admission to inpatient psychiatry unit.
• Analyze psychological / psycho-social evaluations, IEP's, and medical histories within a referral packet to determine eligibility.