Clinical Social Worker

Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC•Riverdale, NJ

3h•$50,000 - $57,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to support our practices in Riverdale, NJ, and Sparta, NJ. This vital role focuses on enhancing the well-being of patients and their families by addressing psychosocial, emotional, and resource-related needs throughout their care journey. Join RCCA and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those navigating cancer care. We offer a supportive team environment and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and valid and current clinical social work license (i.e. LCSW)
Minimum three- to five-years’ experience preferred working as a clinical social worker in a health care setting; oncology, palliative care, and/or hospice experience highly desired.

Nice To Haves

oncology, palliative care, and/or hospice experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the psychosocial impact of cancer on the patient and family system throughout the continuum of cancer care, including at diagnosis, advanced cancer, end of life care, and survivorship. Demonstrates knowledge specific to practical implications such as financial distress, changes in relationships/roles, custody planning, caregiver demands, advance care planning, psychological distress, and spiritual/existential distress.
Active member of the medical interdisciplinary team. Ensures ongoing communication with team members to facilitate understanding and support of identified patient and family needs.
Assists and supports patients and families with transition to and issues associated with Survivorship.
Meets with patients and their families to administer, assess, and provide appropriate follow-up of psychosocial needs assessments. Considers social support, appropriate community resources, and coping mechanisms.
Develops, maintains and facilitates support groups to enhance the quality of care and support to patients and their families.
Coordinates support groups with local agencies and health care providers to prevent duplication of services and to better address the needs of the patient population.
Provides information about appropriate community resources to patients and families to assist them in accessing a wide variety of services.
Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies, health care organizations, and other providers to promote a broad base of support for patients and families.
Documents all interventions in EMR accurately, appropriately and timely. If billing for services, will document notes and billing requirements in a timely fashion.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population that include adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. This includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group.