Oncology Social Worker I — Cancer Support & Care Coordination

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL seeks a Social Worker I to coordinate outpatient psychosocial services for cancer patients and to support inpatient social work as needed. The role includes psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and resource referral to improve patient care across the cancer continuum.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, adherence to standards, and active participation in outreach and grant/assistance guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work is required.
• 0-1 year health care setting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, counseling, support, and care coordination for oncology patients and families.
• Administers and monitors the oncology distress screening program with timely follow-up and documentation.
• Provides crisis intervention, coping support, education, and therapeutic counseling related to cancer circumstances.
• Assists patients and families in navigating financial resources and medication assistance programs.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, navigators, and other care team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintains accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, referrals, and outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA confidentiality

Critical thinking

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree Social Work

Job description

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL seeks a Social Worker I to coordinate outpatient psychosocial services for cancer patients and to support inpatient social work as needed. The role includes psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and resource referral to improve patient care across the cancer continuum.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, adherence to standards, and active participation in outreach and grant/assistance guidance.