Oncology Social Worker & Care Coordinator

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic Hospital seeks a Social Worker to support patients and families, provide counseling, information on community resources, and help with financial needs within oncology and chronic disease care.

The social worker acts as liaison between patients, medical staff, and community agencies, reporting to the Director of Oncology Services. Minimum education: Bachelor's in Social Work; Master's preferred; Montana license or licensure eligibility; experience with cancer care is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred.
• Background in working with cancer patients or other critical care areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and information on access to community support.
• Assist with financial needs and education/resources on cancer treatment.
• Serve as liaison between patients, families and medical staff and community agencies.

Skills

Social work principles

DSM IV-R

Referral systems

Assessment & counseling

Community resource networking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Great Falls Clinic Hospital seeks a Social Worker to support patients and families, provide counseling, information on community resources, and help with financial needs within oncology and chronic disease care.

The social worker acts as liaison between patients, medical staff, and community agencies, reporting to the Director of Oncology Services. Minimum education: Bachelor's in Social Work; Master's preferred; Montana license or licensure eligibility; experience with cancer care is a plus.