Psychiatric Social Worker - Clinic

Powers-Health; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Powers Health Medical Group is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker for its Cancer Care Center in Crown Point, IN. The role supports oncology patients and families with psychotherapeutic services, crisis intervention, and care coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include an MSW and LCSW licensure (or eligibility), with 5 years of healthcare experience preferred and 2 years in oncology-related psychosocial care. Strong community resource knowledge is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) is required and Licensure as an LCSW is required or must pass licensure exam within six months of hire.
• Five years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Two years post-graduate experience in services to patients with chronic or acute illness, ideally oncology.
• Data entry or related office experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage crises.
• Knowledge of community resources and oncology-related supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychotherapeutic services to oncology patients and families.
• Conduct psychotherapy, group therapy, and family meetings.
• Assess biopsychosocial, spiritual, financial, developmental and cultural issues and coordinate resources.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Family counseling

Care coordination

Advocacy

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

LCSW licensure or eligible

Job description

Powers Health Medical Group · Cancer Care Center

Crow , IN

Full-time , Days , M-F: 7:30am-4:00m

Hours/Pay Period: 80

FTE: 1

Position: Psychiatric Social Worker

Specialty: Cancer Care

Location: Crown Point, IN

Position Summary:

The Psychiatric Social Worker is a member of the oncology navigation team with the primary responsibility of providing direct patient care in the form of psychotherapeutic services, group psychotherapy, family meetings, assessments and treatment as it relates to psychotherapy for oncology patients and their family members. This role involves the identification, assessment and clinical management of biopsychosocial, spiritual, financial, developmental and cultural issues post diagnosis and across the continuum of care. Provides optimal patient care by utilizing professional mental health counseling skills, crisis intervention, support programs, financial resource information, patient advocacy, and referrals to appropriate community resources to minimize patient stress, and maximize patients’ coping skills in managing their cancer diagnosis and treatment process. Works within a multi-disciplinary team and serves as liaison for oncology patients/families with medical personnel and community/financial resources.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) and Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required. If not yet licensed, successful passing of the licensure examination within six months of hire is required.
• Five years of experience in healthcare preferred.
• Two years post-graduate experience in providing services to patients who have chronic and acute illness in a health care setting, preferably oncology.
• Data entry experience or related office experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities and manage stressful or crisis situations.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed.
• Knowledge of community resources and support organizations preferred, especially pertaining to oncologic disease processes.
• Ability to provide psychosocial assessment and evaluations for patient and their family members, individual group and family counseling, coordination of available services, referrals to community resources and financial assistance.
• Ability to interact with physicians, social service providers, clerical and other member of the healthcare team in addition to various community agencies to address ongoing patient needs.