Social Worker I - Kettering - Oncology Service Line - PRN/First Shift

Kettering Medical Center; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families dealing with cancer-related challenges. Responsibilities include developing intervention plans, coordinating care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, a license, and experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's required for SW I, Master's for SW II. Ohio Social Worker license required.
• At least 2 years’ experience in acute care and/or oncology settings preferred.
• OSW-C certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess patients and families with social, psychological, or environmental needs.
• Develop intervention plans and coordinate appointments.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet psychosocial needs.

Skills

Clinical experience in healthcare or community agencies

Understanding of developmental needs across age groups

Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to coordinate with various hospital disciplines and community agencies

Cultural competency and problem-solving skills

Community networking and educational skills

Proficiency in computer skills and electronic medical records

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Kettering Health, a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities in southwest Ohio, is committed to transforming healthcare with high-quality care at every stage of life. Our mission is service-oriented, demonstrated daily through patient care, professional training, and international outreach.

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Formerly Kettering Medical Center, serving Kettering, Ohio, and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• Includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity services with a level III NICU, and a level II Emergency Care.
• Received an "A" grade from the Leapfrog Group in 2020, ranking among the safest hospitals in the U.S.
• Achieved 4-Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Named one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
• Contains 465 beds, including newborn beds.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Social Worker to identify and assess patients and families with social, psychological, or environmental needs related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, or side effects. Responsibilities include interviewing patients and families, developing intervention plans, coordinating appointments, referring to community resources, and assisting in social functioning restoration. The role requires collaboration with the care team and ensuring psychosocial needs are met.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work for SW I (117711).
• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field for SW II (117712).

Required Licenses

• Ohio Social Worker license.
• OSW-C certification preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in acute care and/or oncology settings preferred.

Required Skills

• Clinical experience in healthcare or community agencies.
• Understanding of developmental needs across age groups.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with various hospital disciplines and community agencies.
• Cultural competency and problem-solving skills.
• Community networking and educational skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills and electronic medical records.

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Requisition Number: 2023-43048

Shift: First Shift

Name: 713393 - ONCOLOGY SERVICE LINE

External Company URL: http://www.ketteringhealth.org/

Street: 3700 Southern Blvd

FTE: 0.0 (Resource)