Outpatient Oncology MSW, PRN

Piedmont-Healthcare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA seeks a dedicated Social Worker to advocate for patients and families in outpatient settings, coordinating psychosocial assessments and services for high-risk medical and surgical populations. The role operates autonomously within social work to follow referrals through to resolution and connect patients with hospital and community resources.

Strong candidates have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, LMSW licensure in Georgia (or nearing licensure), and

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is required.
• LMSW licensure is required upon hire in Georgia; active licensure or active pathway to licensure is expected.
• Oncology experience or medical setting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with medical providers and clinical teams to provide patient/family advocacy, assessment, and psychosocial interventions in outpatient settings.
• Operates autonomously within social work to follow referrals through to resolution.
• Provides coping support and concrete services to promote patient and family wellness and improve care outcomes.

Skills

Advocacy

Care coordination

Psychosocial support

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Responsibilities

Collaborates with various medical providers and clinical teams to provide patient/family advocacy, assessment, and psychosocial interventions for high risk medical and surgical populations in the outpatient setting. Operates autonomously within the social work discipline to follow through and manage referrals to resolution. The Social Worker provides coping support and appropriate concrete services, strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved care outcomes, access to appropriate hospital and community resources.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• Previous oncology experience. Previous Medical experience (hospital, nursing home, home health care, or dialysis) Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure LMSW in state of Georgia or persons who have obtained a master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education can practice social work under direction and supervision while preparing to take the master's social work licensing examination for a period of up to one year following the granting of such degree Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Newnan Hospital