Oncology Social Work Lead & Program Director

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA seeks a Team Leader of Oncology Social Work and Psychosocial Program Development to oversee clinical, professional, and administrative management of the Oncology/Hematology Social Work Service within a multidisciplinary cancer program.

The role requires MSW, supervisory experience, and knowledge of regulatory standards including Distress Management, Navigation, Survivorship and Palliative Care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work. Required
• Seven or more years of experience in social work pos MSW. Required
• One or more years prior experience supervising Medical Social Work staff in the acute or non-acute setting. Required
• Three or more years' experience practicing in the field of Outpatient/Inpatient Oncology Social Work and/or Hospice. Preferred
• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure Required
• Or, LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker Required

Responsibilities

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.
• Supervises a group of social workers performing work at the MSW levels and below, including social work program coordinators.
• Assists in planning, establishing, and implementing psychosocial policies and procedures, developing individual or group goals and objectives as well as monitoring, operating, evaluating, and overseeing the Social Work staff of the assigned program.
• Schedules staff, prepares necessary work instructions, evaluates staff and counsels or disciplines per policy, resolves complaints and conflicts, develops performance improvement plans and quality initiatives.
• Provides coaching and mentoring at the unit level, assisting staff in anticipating needs, prioritizing tasks, and providing assistance with difficult /complex cases.
• Participates in the hiring and training of new staff and arranges for ongoing staff development.
• Assures staff competency is consistent and at the level of expected standards of practice.
• Attends leadership meetings, represents the Psychosocial Department in workgroups, and other activities as needed.
• Serves as the required Psychosocial Representative at Cancer Committee.
• Ensures staff compliance with regulatory agency requirements for Commission on Cancer and National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
• Stays abreast of regulations and relevant state and federal laws that impact related psychosocial activities, and provides ongoing education to staff, physicians and those appropriate to assure full compliance.
• Provides oversight for all patient assistance programs funded through the Phoebe Foundation including medication, travel, lodging and crisis funding.
• Works with Director of Nursing, other department leaders and staff to foster teamwork and accountability in the progression of the Psychosocial Team.
• Prepares reports, summaries or written material related to SW functions, performance improvement project outcomes, or as requested by the Nursing Director, Administrator of Oncology or Medical Director.
• Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team is expected by lending insight and social work expertise to given situations.
• Develops and oversees standard operating procedure for mental health social work and social work case management for the Outpatient Oncology/Hematology setting.
• The OSW Team Leader also provides direct patient care an

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA seeks a Team Leader of Oncology Social Work and Psychosocial Program Development to oversee clinical, professional, and administrative management of the Oncology/Hematology Social Work Service within a multidisciplinary cancer program.

The role requires MSW, supervisory experience, and knowledge of regulatory standards including Distress Management, Navigation, Survivorship and Palliative Care.