Oncology Social Worker & Care Coordination Advocate

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 64.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an Oncology Social Worker to organize and expedite treatment plans for medically complex social issues in outpatient oncology care. You will assess financial toxicity, coordinate with care partners, and educate patients and families about community resources, end-of-life decisions, and medical power of attorney.

The role requires a BA/BSW with LBSW or MSW, CPR, and 2 years in acute care; oncology knowledge preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited program, with LBSW licensure required OR Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited school.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in Oncology, preferred.

Aufgaben

• Coordinates care with financial and clinical partners to reach realistic outcomes.
• Counsels patients and families to adjust to serious illness.
• Assesses long-term care needs and independence changes.
• Facilitates enrollment in charity care or financial assistance for oncology care.
• Communicates plan updates with clinical partners.
• Educates patients and families about community resources.
• Leads comprehensive care planning with the interdisciplinary team.

Kenntnisse

Counseling

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (LBSW licensure) or Master's in Social Work (MSW)

AHA BLS Provider CPR

Jobbeschreibung

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an Oncology Social Worker to organize and expedite treatment plans for medically complex social issues in outpatient oncology care. You will assess financial toxicity, coordinate with care partners, and educate patients and families about community resources, end-of-life decisions, and medical power of attorney.

The role requires a BA/BSW with LBSW or MSW, CPR, and 2 years in acute care; oncology knowledge preferred.