Part-Time Oncology Social Worker — Care Navigator

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking an Oncology Social Worker to organize and expedite a treatment plan of care for patients with complex social needs in outpatient oncology. The role focuses on financial toxicity, education on resources, and coordinating care with clinical partners.

The ideal candidate will have a social work degree (LBSW or MSW as stated), CPR certification, and experience in an acute care setting; oncology knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care of patients with financial and clinical partners; helps patients advance towards realistic and desirable outcomes.
• Provides counseling to patients/family to help facilitate adjustment to serious illness.
• Assesses long term and/or future patient care needs by identifying probable changes in level of independence or functional quality.
• Facilitates enrollment of charity care or other financial assistance for oncology care.
• Communicates activity status updates regarding plan with clinical partners.
• Provides information and education on community resources to patient and their families.
• Develops, coordinates and communicates plans with patient, family members and care team for medically complex social issues; documents discharge plan.
• Collaborates with leadership to address delays and barriers in care.
• Provides intervention in cases of child/elder abuse/neglect and guardianship cases.
• Serves as a resource for end-of-life treatment decisions and Medical Power of Attorney.
• Facilitates meetings and care planning with interdisciplinary team; delegates tasks to support staff.
• Utilizes post-acute care facilities for discharge planning.
• Coordinates transportation for patients meeting criteria.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / LBSW or MSW

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking an Oncology Social Worker to organize and expedite a treatment plan of care for patients with complex social needs in outpatient oncology. The role focuses on financial toxicity, education on resources, and coordinating care with clinical partners.

The ideal candidate will have a social work degree (LBSW or MSW as stated), CPR certification, and experience in an acute care setting; oncology knowledge is preferred.