Oncology Social Worker

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oncology Social Worker (OSW) at Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA provides psychosocial support to patients, families, and caregivers facing cancer. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the OSW helps reduce distress and guides patients through resources and survivorship planning.

Key duties include assessments, care planning, discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration with medical staff to align care with patient goals and cultural needs, ensuring compassionate,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social sciences, social work, psychology or related field required.
• Medical social work experience required (1+ years).
• Psychosocial and therapeutic counseling experience required (1+ years).
• Discharge planning experience preferred (1+ years).

Responsibilities

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process.
• Identifies issues and develops diagnoses based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on patient condition and needs.
• Develops an individualized plan with strategies addressing diagnoses.
• Documents implementation and updates plan as needed.
• Coordinates with healthcare providers and makes appropriate referrals.
• Utilizes community resources to support plan of care.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects patient privacy.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Sciences / Social Work / Psychology

Medical social work experience

Psychosocial counseling experience

Discharge planning experience

Job description

Job Number: 35322 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY-ADMIN Shift: Days Job Type: PRN/Per Diem Posted Date: 2026-10-26

Job Description Summary: The Oncology Social Worker (OSW) provides psychosocial services to patients, families and caregivers facing the impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, through all phases of the cancer continuum as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Primary job focus includes assessment and intervention to maximize optimal patient functioning, navigating health care resources to reduce distress and improve survivorship. The Oncology Social Worker is knowledgeable about the psychosocial, emotional and financial implications facing cancer patients and resources to improve cancer care.

Job Summary

The Oncology Social Worker (OSW) provides psychosocial services to patients, families and caregivers facing the impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, through all phases of the cancer continuum as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Primary job focus includes assessment and intervention to maximize optimal patient functioning, navigating health care resources to reduce distress and improve survivorship. The Oncology Social Worker is knowledgeable about the psychosocial, emotional and financial implications facing cancer patients and resources to improve cancer care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology or related field Required Work Experience => 1 years
• Medical social work Experience Required => 1 years
• Psychosocial and therapeutic counseling Experience Required and => 1 years
• Discharge planning experience Preferred => 1 years
• Psychosocial assessments and care Experience Preferred => 1 yea

Essential Functions

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.
• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
• 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.
• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.
• Documents the results of the evaluation.

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non‑clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close‑knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.