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Duke University Hospital- Case Management Department
Program: Pediatric Hematology Oncology
URL: https://pediatrics.duke.edu/divisions/hematology-oncology
Contact Person: Ashley Jones, MSW, LCSW
MSW Supervisor: Ashley Jones, MSW, LCSW
Address: 330 Trent Drive Durham, NC 27710
Phone: 919-684-0231
Fax: 919-681-7950
Email: ashley.jones098@duke.edu
Level: MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Infant, Pre-School, Elementary, Adolescent, Young Adult
Setting: Direct practice (micro)
Transportation: Car Not Needed
Work Hours: 40 hours
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check, TB Test
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 1
Fields of Practice: Health
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Advocacy, After Care/Follow Up, Assessment, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Community Education, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Health Education, Individual Counseling, Information/referral, Multidisciplinary work, Prevention/Education, Social History, Team Meetings, Treatment planning
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: psychosocial assessments; documentation; emotional counseling and support, active listening, empathizing with feelings associated with having an illness, referrals to community resources, contacting state sickle cell educators regarding resources and education, coordination with DSS/CPS, communicating with school to advocate for patients, leading small sickle cell group of adolescents and teens (ages 13-18); small projects such as assisting with development of programming and coordinating care for lost to follow up patients.
Ideal student description: strong time management skills and ability to be flexible in fast paced environment; open-minded and ability to work with diverse and underserved populations; ability to work with chronic illnesses both inpatient and in the outpatient clinic setting; strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with patients and families; Strong team player skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, psychologists, child life specialists, etc. Willingness to learn!
Pay/stipend offered?: No