Social Worker, Cancer Center - Full Time

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Social Worker for the Cancer Center in Freeport, IL. The role provides counseling, information, and direction to obtain community resources for oncology patients and families.

The position is 32 hours per week, with day shifts and potential flexible hours. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the care team, along with documenting activities and ensuring patient education.

Qualifications

• BSW from an approved graduate school of social work.
• One year social work experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois or registry eligible.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for continuing care needs and create care plans.
• Refer patients/families to community resources as indicated.
• Educate patients about resources and documents activities for timely record-keeping.
• Provide emotional support and help patients/families understand medical recommendations.

Skills

Counseling

Resource referral

Family education

Team collaboration

Education

BSW degree

Job description

Social Worker, Cancer Center - Full Time - Mercyhealth Logo### Social Worker, Cancer Center - Full TimeApply: Mercyhealth Cancer Center-Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-03765**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 - $82,545.03Mercyhealth 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 opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.