Oncology Social Work Navigator

Astera Cancer Care; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks an Oncology Social Work Navigator to advocate for patients and coordinate care across the cancer service line. You will guide patients and families through complex systems, ensuring timely access to services and survivorship planning.

The role emphasizes education on guidelines and treatment options, reducing barriers to care, and collaboration with physicians, care teams, and community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Experience in oncology preferred or related field through previous job, internship, or volunteer program.
• LMSW required, LCSW preferred; OSW-C encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of patient care and development related to the cancer service line.
• Educates the patient and caregiver on disease-specific guidelines and treatment options.
• Educates and/or facilitates patient and caregiver on program introduction, trial information, and referrals.
• Coaches and assists patients to remove barriers related to insurance, transportation, finances, language, etc.
• Implements risk assessments and participates in performance improvement activities; supervises interns as assigned.
• Provides backup support for other team members and represents the department in meetings.

Skills

Communication with patients

Care coordination

Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LMSW required, LCSW preferred; OSW-C encouraged

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks an Oncology Social Work Navigator to advocate for patients and coordinate care across the cancer service line. You will guide patients and families through complex systems, ensuring timely access to services and survivorship planning.

The role emphasizes education on guidelines and treatment options, reducing barriers to care, and collaboration with physicians, care teams, and community resources.