Oncology Social Worker

The Oncology Social Worker utilises clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care with the appropriate care team, assess crisis situations to provide needed resources or referrals for patients, and provide family and individual treatment as indicated.

This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand their needs from treatment.
• Organise and prioritise daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in areas of responsibility.
• Diagnose and treat various mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders.
• Perform social work consultations for patients and caregivers.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other social work interventions as necessary.
• Develop a plan of care individually or with input from patients, families, significant others, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Modify care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
• Refer patients to other services to improve their well-being, such as community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers.
• Educate, communicate, and coordinate with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies to ensure patients receive quality care, a timely discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues.
• Provide support and debriefing for staff members following adverse events in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program.
• Act as an advocate for patients and families to ensure effective communication with the multidisciplinary care team, outside agencies, and other resources as necessary.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to develop a discharge plan to provide further care, services, and referrals to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the medical record using knowledge of documentation standards for the department.
• Comply with federal, state, local, and clinical program/facility standards.
• Act within the scope of the Mental Health Practice Act.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current State Licensure as CSW, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Computer skills, such as email and word processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible
• Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm