Oncology Social Worker

Under general supervision, provides psycho-social services to oncology patients and family members / caregivers, including psychosocial assessment, coordination of services, resource referral and support group referral. Assists with adjustment to illness and treatment, addressing personal, financial, and environmental difficulties that impact caner care. Demonstrates advanced clinical skills and administrative responsibilities. Participates in multidisciplinary collaboration with staff in the surgical oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology departments, and on various units. Other duties include assessing knowledge deficits, educating patients and family members about community resources, rights and responsibilities, advanced directives, end-of-life care issues, health insurance, and navigating the healthcare system. The Social Worker coordinates complex care plans involving a wide range of internal and external services including home health, social services, and mental health providers; advocates for patients to receive needed resources and services.

Education

Masters' in Social Work; equivalent experience or certification considered

Experience

1-3 years prior social work experience in a hospital, nursing care facility or other health care setting preferably doing discharge planning work

Skills

• Cultural competency and willingness to work with patients of many different racial, national, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as different age groups and socioeconomic statuses.
• Basic computer skills (electronic medical record training is provided)
• Interview skills including active listening, open-ended questioning, and empathy
• Assessment skills to quickly develop thorough assessments and care plans
• Skill in, or willingness to learn, counseling and motivational interviewing techniques
• Willingness to engage with difficult or noncompliant patients or family members; willingness to discuss topics such as end of life care or substance abuse
• Ability to self-direct and negotiate competing priorities
• Ability to develop a wide-ranging working knowledge of services, referral processes and criteria, medical terms and needs, etc. (training is provided)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; desire to engage with change processes and work closely with multi-disciplinary teams

Licensures, Certifications

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Conditions of Employment

All Roles Must Demonstrate GBMC Values :

GBMC Values

Value Description

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range

$56,785.43 - $90,856.69

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.