Oncology Social Worker II - Outpatient Day Shift

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits

Career development

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland seeks a Social Worker to join the Seidman Cancer Center's outpatient team. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and linking patients with community services to optimize oncology care.

The position is full-time with a dayshift schedule. Team collaboration and mentoring of new staff and interns are key aspects of this role within a comprehensive hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention for oncology patients and families.
• Develops and documents comprehensive discharge plans for patient-centered care.
• Collaborates with the health care team using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Supports staff education, orientation, and mentoring of interns.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessments and interventions for clinically complex cases.
• Develops age-appropriate care plans and links patients to community resources.
• Coordinates timely discharge planning with the care team and families.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring staff

Job description

University Hospitals in Cleveland seeks a Social Worker to join the Seidman Cancer Center's outpatient team. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and linking patients with community services to optimize oncology care.

The position is full-time with a dayshift schedule. Team collaboration and mentoring of new staff and interns are key aspects of this role within a comprehensive hospital setting.