Oncology Social Worker

Astera Cancer Care; Hillmont (AL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearview Cancer Institute in north Alabama is seeking a Medical Oncology Social Worker to support patients by assessing needs, setting goals, and coordinating required services within an outpatient oncology setting. The position delivers psychosocial support to individuals, families, and groups, provides patient education and counseling, and refers clients to community resources.

A Master’s Degree in Social Work and active Alabama licensure are required, with a preference for in-person work but

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Must hold a current Alabama social work license.
• Minimum 2 years social work experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Must be organized.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to assess medical, psychological, emotional, and social needs.
• Establish goals and develop action plans with clients.
• Refer clients to community resources and coordinate appointments.
• Maintain confidential records and monitor progress against treatment plans.
• Collaborate with professionals to evaluate patient condition and needs.
• Supervise or direct other staff as assigned.
• Ensure client confidentiality and data protection.

Job description

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Medical Oncology Social Worker is to help patients by assessing their situation, setting goals, and obtaining required services. The social worker will also provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services.

Essential Job Functions

• Determine nature of client’s situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; making on-site visits.
• Establish a course of action by exploring options; setting goals with clients.
• Obtain assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.
• Foster client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.
• Maintain record of case by documenting client’s situation and client’s own actions.
• Monitor planned actions by periodic follow-up.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
• Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.
• Supervise or directs other workers providing services to clients or patients.
• Maintain client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in high-stress environment
• Ability to understand confidentiality laws and abide by them
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Ability to work independently
• Must be organized
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Must hold a current license for the state of Alabama.
• Minimum of 2 years social work experience preferred.

Working conditions

This position takes place largely in a clinical office environment. Occasional need to visit other locations, (hospitals, clinics, offices, etc.). Preference for an in-person candidate, but will consider hybrid position for qualified candidates.

Physical requirements

This position requires sitting for long periods of time. It also requires the employee to visit other locations.

Direct reports

This is not a supervisory position. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable individuals who demonstrate the desire to lead and work together to best treat the patients we serve.