Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Oncology / Cancer Care
About The Position
The Social Worker - Oncology role is responsible for providing in-person/onsite counseling and emotional support services to cancer patients, families, friends and caregivers through clinical practice that offers comprehensive psychosocial services and programs through all phases of the cancer experience. In this role the Social Worker works in collaboration with APPs, Physicians, RNs, MAs and CNAs and office support staff. The Social Worker also works with a wider range of patients while receiving infusion therapy. This role is responsible for developing and leading patient support groups outside of the clinic.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program required.
- Licensure as an LCSW or LMSW required.
- Membership in the Association of Oncology Social Workers required.
- Experience in oncology social work required.
- Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required
Responsibilities
- Providing in-person/onsite counseling and emotional support services to cancer patients, families, friends and caregivers
- Clinical practice that offers comprehensive psychosocial services and programs through all phases of the cancer experience
- Works in collaboration with APPs, Physicians, RNs, MAs and CNAs and office support staff
- Works with a wider range of patients while receiving infusion therapy
- Developing and leading patient support groups outside of the clinic
Benefits
- paid parental leave
- a flexible work policy
- student loan assistance
- training and education
- well-being resources for you and your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
