Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Physician Practices - Oncology

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off and disability

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an Advanced Social Worker in Physician Practices - Oncology to provide high-level support, advocacy and care planning for patients facing complex physical, mental and emotional challenges. This role involves clinical assessment, counseling, and collaboration with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Advanced Social Workers may work across settings, with a focus on empowering patients and advocating for their well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• LSW license in state of practice required; LCSW or LISW preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in social or human services, including direct practice, assessment and treatment planning.
• Hard/tech/clinical skills include debriefing, motivational interviewing, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's needs and builds individualized care plans.
• Develops advanced intervention strategies for complex patient populations.
• Provides emotional support, counseling and education to help patients cope.
• Manages cases, tracks progress and refers to community resources.
• Represents patients' interests and coordinates with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Debriefing

Motivational interviewing

Patient centered care

Care planning

Medical safety screenings

Technology proficiency

Documentation

Basic data analytics

Interdisciplinary teamwork

De-escalation

Community collaboration

Virtual interaction

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Advanced Social Worker - Physician Practices - Oncology

Job Summary:

The Advanced Social Worker is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life's challenges by providing high-level support, resources, and advocacy to patients facing complex physical, mental and emotional challenges. This role involves using specialized knowledge in clinical social work to assess patient needs, develop personalized plans, offer counseling, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Advanced Social Workers may work across a variety of settings, with a focus on empowering patients and advocating for their well-being. Advanced Social Workers provide direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. May provide clinical role consultation and collaboration.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates patient's needs, situations, and support networks to identify goals and develop individualized care plans.
• Develops and implements advanced intervention strategies and treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, especially for complex patient populations in specialized areas.
• Provides emotional support, guidance, education and counseling, using evidence-based techniques, to help patients cope with challenges and adjust to changes
• Manages cases, tracks progress, and identifies and refers patients to community agencies, such as mental health resources, substance abuse treatment, and housing assistance.
• Represents patients' interests, advocates for resources, and addresses systemic barriers.
• Responds to crisis situations, providing immediate support, and connecting patients with appropriate resources.
• Works with other professionals, such as providers, therapists, and clinical staff, to coordinate care as part of the multidisciplinary care team

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW) in state of practice (required)
• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (preferred)

Experience:

• 2 years in social or human services setting, including direct practice, assessment, and treatment planning, including clinical and internship experience. (required)

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :

• Debriefing
• Motivational interviewing
• Patient Centered care
• Care planning
• Performing medical and safety screenings
• Technology proficiency
• Documentation
• Basic data analytics

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Working within an interdisciplinary team
• De-escalation
• Collaboration with community organizations
• Virtual interaction

Training:

None

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Medical Oncology

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