Oncology Social Worker

Job description

Job Summary : Licensed trained professional who supports patients and families throughout the cancer care continuum, addressing emotional, social, practical, spiritual, and financial challenges. The social worker collaborates with medical teams to ensure holistic care. Completes social and psychosocial assessments and distress screenings, crisis intervention plans, conducts, and coordinates care planning for complex cases and participates in multidisciplinary team processes. Victims of domestic violence, adult neglect and abuse, and other DSS issues shall be the Social Worker responsibility. The Social Worker shall provide education and resource identification while providing quality service with cost reduction in mind. Must be knowledgeable with State and Federal laws as they pertain to adult abuse reporting and domestic violence. The Social Worker will function as a resource consultant for providers, clinics, and navigators with individualized patient care planning. Compliant with State, Federal, Medical Group Practice guidelines. Utilizes technology and reports such as EHR and disease registries. Serve as Psychosocial Services Coordinator for Comission on Cancer Committee.
Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in social work required; certification in oncology preferred, Master's degree preferred. Extensive oncology community and mental health experience preferred. Thorough knowledge in principals and methods of social work, including guardianship, adoptions, neglect and abuse, undocumented citizens, and placement practice. Advanced skills in negotiation with State, Federal and community facilities and agencies. Knowledge of State and Federal laws as they relate to social work reporting practices. Exemplary verbal and written communication, creative thinking, and cost savings practice. Proficient with Microsoft Programs.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability