What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Oncology position at St. Luke's University Health Network?
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Oncology Social Worker provides cancer patients and their families with comprehensive psychosocial support services and relevant counseling (crisis, adaptation, rehabilitation,
bereavement, etc.).
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts comprehensive and ongoing psychosocial assessment and intervention for individuals with cancer and their family members.
- Facilitates referral/access to community agencies, support services, and programs.
- Provides short term counseling for patients and/or family members.
- Provides guidance in accessing resources for practical needs such as transportation, insurance, financial assistance, disability, medical leave, durable medical equipment, personal care, etc.
- Collaborates with the Palliative Care team to provide psychosocial support across the continuum.
- Coordinates Distress Screening throughout the network cancer centers and provides necessary follow up, assessment, intervention and referral in response to screenings.
- Functions as an advocate/liaison for patients, families, physicians, and members of the health care team.
- Facilitates specialty related support groups.
- Participates in community and staff education events.
- Participates in program development for new programs/groups.
- Communicates with health care team members across the continuum.
- Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs. Takes an active role in QA/QI.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sits up to 6 hours a day for 2 hours at a time. Stands for up to 3 hours a day for up to 1 hour at a time. Walks up to 4 hours a day for up to 15 minutes at a time. Frequently uses the fingers and hands to manipulate objects. Frequently lifts, carries, pushes and/or pulls up to 10lbs. Occasionally/rarely lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls objects of greater weights. Must have ability for touching as it relates to perceiving attributes of an object. Must have the ability to hear normal conversation. Must have the ability for seeing as it relates to general, near, far, color, peripheral vision. Must have visual attributers of depth perception and visual monotony. Frequently must reach above shoulder level. Occasionally must stoop, bend & crouch.
EDUCATION:
A Master’s Degree in social work from an accredited school of social work. Social Work License (LSW) required. Oncology Social Worker Certification (OSW-C) preferred or obtain within 3 years of hire date.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of three years experience in an acute care oncology setting required. Individual and group cancer counseling experience preferred.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.