Clinical Social Worker (Tues - Sat 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST)

Thyme Care•Remote, United States

About The Position

Thyme Care’s Clinical Social Worker provides psychosocial and emotional support to members with cancer and their care networks through phone, email, text, and telemedicine. The role includes assessing and addressing behavioral health needs, emotional concerns, financial toxicity, relationship and caregiver challenges, advance care planning, and spiritual or existential distress. The social worker also supports members through crises, connects them with community resources, coordinates care with the healthcare team, advocates for access to treatment and support services, and facilitates education and peer support groups. The position reports to the Director of Social Work. It may be remote or hybrid from Thyme Care’s Nashville or New York City offices; all patient interactions are virtual. Responsibilities may evolve as the company and care model grow.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Valid, active, unrestricted independent clinical social work license in the candidate’s current state of practice, such as LISW or LCSW.
Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
Strong listening and communication skills, including the ability to build rapport and working relationships.
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment, including maintaining communications and documentation.
Comfort with change and ambiguity and the ability to work effectively in dynamic environments.
Willingness to learn and use new technology.

Nice To Haves

OSW-C or APHSW-C certification.
Three to five years of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
Experience in oncology, palliative care, serious illness care, and/or hospice.
Experience at a startup or tech-forward company.
Experience with video chat, Google Suite, Slack, and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
Address emotional concerns related to cancer, including anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment, and coping.
Assess and address financial toxicity, relationship and role changes, custody planning, caregiver demands, advance care planning, and spiritual or existential distress.
Assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions for behavioral health needs.
Provide immediate support and intervention during behavioral health crises and sudden changes in prognosis or end-of-life decisions.
Identify and connect patients and families with relevant community resources for complex social or behavioral health needs.
Coordinate care with oncologists, behavioral health providers, nurses, and other specialists to address social or emotional barriers to treatment adherence.
Advocate for patients with insurance companies, healthcare providers, and relevant agencies to help them access treatment and support services.
Lead support groups, provide education on cancer-related topics, and facilitate peer-to-peer support.
Provide support through telephone, video, text, email, and Thyme Care’s virtual care platform.