Compassionate Oncology Social Worker (LCSW)

15500 Saint Joseph Hospital Inc; United States; On-site; USD 112,232,000 - 173,129,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Oncology Social Worker (LCSW) to provide psychosocial care for cancer patients and families at St Josephs Oncology Center, Denver. The role requires collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, coordinating community resources, and supporting advance care planning.

The ideal candidate will have MSW, an active LCSW license, and at least 1 year of supervised health care social work experience; oncology certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• MSW is required.
• Valid LCSW licensed in the state you are practicing in.
• Oncology Certification is preferred.
• One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuing care assessments and reassessments of cancer patients and their families to assist in development of their treatment and survivorship needs.
• Participates in oncology interdisciplinary rounds and multidisciplinary care planning with medical and community teams.
• Provides community resources for psychosocial, financial, and educational needs of patient and family; collaborates with outside agencies.
• Provides education on advance care planning and advanced directives; serves as a resource in financial support, disability eligibility, workplace issues, transportation barriers, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, child and elder abuse, and housing resources.
• Provides education on palliative and hospice care, and coordinates referrals when indicated.
• Assists in the development, implementation and annual review of policies, procedures and protocols related to Oncology Social Work.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LCSW license

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking an Oncology Social Worker (LCSW) to provide psychosocial care for cancer patients and families at St Josephs Oncology Center, Denver. The role requires collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, coordinating community resources, and supporting advance care planning.

The ideal candidate will have MSW, an active LCSW license, and at least 1 year of supervised health care social work experience; oncology certification is a plus.