Medical Oncology Social Worker - Part Time

Clearview Cancer Institute•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The purpose of the Medical Oncology Social Worker is to help patients by assessing their situation, setting goals, and obtaining required services. The social worker will also provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services.

Requirements

Ability to work in high-stress environment
Ability to understand confidentiality laws and abide by them
Ability to multi-task and set priorities
Ability to work independently
Must be organized
Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
Must hold a current license for the state of Alabama.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine nature of client’s situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; making on-site visits.
Establish a course of action by exploring options; setting goals with clients.
Obtain assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.
Foster client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.
Maintain record of case by documenting client’s situation and client’s own actions.
Monitor planned actions by periodic follow-up.
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.
Supervise or directs other workers providing services to clients or patients.
Maintain client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Other duties as assigned.