Licensed Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Full license (LMSW)
- Recent relevant clinical experience related to the medical field, community mental health, oncology support programs or Medicaid/Social Services preferred.
Responsibilities
- Completes biospsychosocial assessments on all patients receiving treatment at The Cancer and Hematology Centers. Makes referrals to appropriate support organizations based on findings.
- Follows up on distress screenings, providing appropriate emotional support and referring to ancillary resources as needed.
- Facilitates conversations surrounding advance care planning and advance directives, end of life issues, nursing home/assisted living transitions, and hospice care.
- Screens patients at risk for financial toxicity. Provides and assists patients with required applications to apply for patient assistance programs as deemed appropriate.
- Assists patients in navigating insurance options when there is a loss of coverage or patient is uninsured or underinsured.
- Serve as a patient advocate to access federal, state, and local resources identified to address financial and/or medical needs.
- Documents all financial assessments, interventions, outcomes, referrals, and services provided.
- Communicates and collaborates with the pharmacy, reimbursement, and nursing departments to minimize duplication of effort/services and ensure a seamless coordination of services.
- Communicates and interacts with patients, families, peers and other departments in a manner that is consistent with the CHC Standards of C.A.R.E.
- Provides active listening and empathetic communication with patients/family members and demonstrates sensitivity regarding cultural diversity, age specific needs and confidentiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
