Social Worker 2 – Oncology: Mentor

Mobile

United States

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits and retirement

Professional development

Job summary

University Hospitals in Mentor, OH is seeking a Social Worker 2 – Oncology: Mentor for an outpatient cancer center. This full-time, day-shift role supports oncology patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to address psychosocial and discharge planning needs.

The position emphasizes post-master’s experience, oncology exposure preferred, and relocation to Concord in November. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, full benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required; LISW preferred within one year.
Hospital/Health Agency experience preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare delivery and psychosocial assessment.

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex).
Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
Develops and implements a comprehensive plan based on psychosocial needs and discharge needs.
Develops plans with attention to individual patient and family goals.
Provides linkage to community resources and UH network services to facilitate care; liaison to community agencies.
Collaborates with the health care team using a multidisciplinary approach.
Assists with recruitment, orientation/mentoring/education of new staff and social work interns.

Skills

Computer skills

Health care delivery

Multitasking

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker 2 – Oncology: Mentor – (260008JL)

Description

“To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.” At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.

The Social Worker 2 role within the Seidman Cancer Center offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with cancer.

We currently offer an opportunity for an outpatient, ++Full Time, day shift,++ Social Worker to support to support oncology patients in our outpatient cancer center in Mentor/Concord.

++Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:++

Free parking for regular status caregivers
Tuition reimbursement
Full benefits and retirement
Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development

++A Brief Overview++

Collaborates with all members of the health care team, patient and family (or significant others) to coordinate timely and efficient assessment of psychosocial and discharge planning needs and formulation of patient and family centered discharge plans. Serves as a resource within the social work department and the hospital.

++What You Will Do++

Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex).
Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
Develops, documents and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/or discharge needs.
Develops plans with attention to individual patient and family goals
Provides linkage to community resources and UH network services to facilitate optimal care; and serves as liaison to community agencies.
Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.
Provides guidance and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
Assists with recruitment, and orientation/mentoring/education of new staff and/or social work interns.

++Additional Responsibilities++

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

++Education++

Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required)

++Licenses and Certifications++

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required)
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (Preferred within one year of eligibility)

++Work Experience++

Hospital/Health Agency experience. (Preferred)

++Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities++

Computer skills (Required proficiency)
Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery (Required proficiency)
Multi-tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency)
Works autonomously (Required proficiency)
Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (Required proficiency)

++Position Details/Preferred Qualifications:++

Post-Master’s experience is strongly preferred. Previous work in oncology or chronic diseases is also preferred. This Social Worker will support all oncology patients in a large, outpatient cancer center. This position supports the significant psychosocial and social service needs (including transportation, mental health, grief, housing, utility, grant applications, referral to community resources, etc.) for an increasing patient population. This will also help ensure treatment compliance, fewer missed appointments, and reduction in hospital re-admissions. This position is in Mentor but will be relocating to Concord in November.The schedule is Monday-Friday, weekdays.

++Physical Demands++