Social Worker, Cancer Center - Full Time

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Social Worker to provide counseling, resources, and coordination for oncology patients and families. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and the health team to plan continuing care and facilitate access to community resources.

This full-time position offers 32 hours/week with a day shift. The BSW is required, with preference for 1 year of healthcare social work experience and group facilitation abilities. CPR/BLS certification within 90 days is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an approved graduate school of social work.
• One year social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience and ability to facilitate groups.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for continuing care needs, create plan for continuing care, and confer with physician and team members as needed.
• Refer patient or patient's family to other community resources as indicated; assist patients and families to complete advance directives.
• Educate patients about resources, options and document all activities in a timely manner.
• Provide emotional support, help patients and families understand and accept their condition and medical recommendations; utilize community resources to assist patients to live in the community; arrange changes in levels of care and settings.
• May be required to work flexible hours.

Education

BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)

Job description

Overview

The Social Worker provides counseling, information, and direction to obtain community resources when needed for patients of the medical oncology and their families, while collaborating with physicians, nurses and the allied health team.

Schedule

32 hours/week - full time

Shift

Days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patients for continuing care needs, creates plan for providing continuing care, and confers with physician and team members as needed.
• Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources as is indicated; assists patients and families to complete advance directives.
• Educates patients about resources, options and documents all activities in a timely manner.
• The BSW provides emotional support, helps patients and families understand and accept their condition as well as accepting medical recommendations; utilizes community resources to assist patients to live in the community; responsible for travel arrangements for patients; responsible for arranging changes in levels of care and settings
• May be required to work flexible hours.

Education and Experience

Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from an approved graduate school of social work

One year social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Experience and ability to facilitate groups

Certification and Licensure

Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois or registry eligible

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; use hands to handle, finger and feel; and reach. The employee must exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include frequent close vision. Occasional distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

Independent judgement is required. General procedures and regulations are available to guide work

Supervises

No supervisory responsibilities.

PAY RANGE

$25.60 - $82,545.03

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women