Social Worker Oncology

15500 Saint Joseph Hospital Inc; United States; On-site; USD 112,232,000 - 173,129,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Oncology Social Worker (LCSW) to provide psychosocial care for cancer patients and families at St Josephs Oncology Center, Denver. The role requires collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, coordinating community resources, and supporting advance care planning.

The ideal candidate will have MSW, an active LCSW license, and at least 1 year of supervised health care social work experience; oncology certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• MSW is required.
• Valid LCSW licensed in the state you are practicing in.
• Oncology Certification is preferred.
• One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuing care assessments and reassessments of cancer patients and their families to assist in development of their treatment and survivorship needs.
• Participates in oncology interdisciplinary rounds and multidisciplinary care planning with medical and community teams.
• Provides community resources for psychosocial, financial, and educational needs of patient and family; collaborates with outside agencies.
• Provides education on advance care planning and advanced directives; serves as a resource in financial support, disability eligibility, workplace issues, transportation barriers, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, child and elder abuse, and housing resources.
• Provides education on palliative and hospice care, and coordinates referrals when indicated.
• Assists in the development, implementation and annual review of policies, procedures and protocols related to Oncology Social Work.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LCSW license

Job description

Job Description

Provides social services to patients in the care site and/or assigned unit.

Position Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
No holidays or weekends

LCSW required
Spanish speaking preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides continuing care assessments and reassessments of cancer patients and their families to assist in development of their treatment and survivorship needs. Identifies psychosocial needs and access to appropriate services and resources.
• Participates in oncology interdisciplinary rounds and multidisciplinary care planning. Communicates and collaborates with medical, interdisciplinary team staff, patient, family, and community agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Provides community resources for psychosocial, financial, and educational needs of patient and family. Collaborates with outside agencies. Participates in community activities, community-wide inservices and training to promote psycho-social health.
• Provides education and information on advance care planning and advanced directives. Serves as a resource in the areas of financial support, disability eligibility, workplace issues, transportation barriers, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, child and elder abuse, and housing resources.
• Provides education on palliative and hospice care, and coordinates referrals when indicated.
• Assists in the development, implementation and annual review of policies, procedures and protocols related to Oncology Social Work.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Social Work is required.

CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSE

Valid LCSW licensed in the State you are practicing in.

Oncology Certification is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required

Location

St Josephs Oncology Center

Work City: Denver

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $39.16 - $60.42

Benefits

We care about your well‑being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Other Information

All positions subject to close without notice.

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