Social Worker - MSW - Oncology Outpatient

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center is seeking a skilled social worker to provide psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, counseling and discharge planning for patients and families. The role emphasizes care coordination, collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams, and connection to community resources.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work with 2+ years of acute care, SNF, or home health experience and a strong ability to manage time in a high-stress environment, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• 2 years acute care experience, SNF, or home health experience preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• High level of organization, empathy, and multitasking in a high-stressed environment.
• Strong prioritization, outcomes management, data analysis, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic treatments, counseling and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care and communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead or participate in family meetings to support smooth transitions to the next level of care.
• Document findings and care plans in the medical record and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support patients and families with emotional, mental health and social support needs.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Multitasking

Time management

Conflict management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

Master's degree in social work required.

Experience / Qualifications

• 2 years acute care experience, SNF, or home health experience preferred
• Knowledge of community resources, general information of the healthcare system preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Highly organized, empathetic, and capable of multitasking in a high-stressed environment.
• High ability to set priorities, outcomes management, data analysis, conflict management, and time management.
• Pleasant personality and phone etiquette.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and organizational skills.
• High skill level in computer and other peripheral systems.
• Ability to perform independently within scope of practice.
• Effective collaboration and participation as a team member including physicians and healthcare team members.
• Customer service and negotiation skills are a must.
• Responsible for assuring all state and federal documents are reviewed and completed timely and accurately.
• Proficient assessment skills in identifying psychosocial needs, barriers to transition planning and home needs.
• Ability to handle difficult situations in a way that promotes best outcomes for the patient and fiscally responsible for the patient and organization.
• Effective time management skills.
• Understanding of state and federal documentation requirements and compliance to these regulations.
• Experience providing psychosocial interventions and therapy to acute ill patients and/or their family.

Position Summary

The social worker is responsible for psychosocial assessments, therapeutic treatments, counseling and discharge planning, care coordination for patients and their family.

• Reviews and discusses the plan with the patient, family, representative and multidisciplinary care team to ensure all parties understand and agrees to the transition plan. Document accordingly in medical record.
• Coordinates planning an evaluation among various disciplines responsible for patient care.
• Responsible for coordinating family meetings when requested by the physician, family, or nursing team in an effort to provide a smooth transition to the next level of care and provide transparency in the transition plan.
• When identified during the initial transition planning assessment by either the RN, provider social worker the MSW social worker may provide psychosocial interventions and document accordingly.
• the Social Worker remains available to answer any questions or provide new referrals if necessary. Knowledge of social and physical factors that affect functional status at discharge is essential in delivering a comprehensive and successful discharge plan. The Social Worker has a broad knowledge of local and federal community resources to help assist in safe discharges. Maintaining a complete and accurate file of appropriate community-based services, supports, and facilities where the patient can be transferred or referred. These services, supports, and facilities include Nursing Facility (NF) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care, long-term acute care, rehabilitation services, home Health care, Hospice, or other appropriate care.Identifies needed community services and coordinates patients' needs with the appropriate service.
• Provide and assist the multidisciplinary team to help patient and family member's cope with patient's illness, diagnosis, treatment.
• Provides assistance and support to patients and families with life situations including emotional, mental and substance abuse disorders.
• Negotiates care issues as appropriate about indigent issues, resource availability.
• Facilitate / participate in patient and family care conferences as needed.
• Facilitate/participate in support groups.
• Coordinate, plan and facilitate care transition upon discharge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment an