Medical Social Worker

OneOncology • Flint, MI

2d

About The Position

Position Overview: The Medical Social Worker uses clinical knowledge to complete biopsychosocial assessments on all patients receiving treatment at The Cancer and Hematology Centers. Provides emotional support as needed and coordinates a plan of care to ensure the patient’s psychosocial needs are addressed. Facilitates advance care planning discussions and assists patients in completing advance directives. Assists with follow up for distress screenings and crisis intervention when needed. Coordinates referrals to outside agencies for financial and/or medical needs as directed. Provides financial screenings for patients and families facing the impact of cancer or hematologic disorders. Assists in completing applications for foundations which assist with the cost of treatment, governmental assistance (SSI/SSDI, State Emergency Relief, Medicaid), or other financial assistance with household expenses.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) required
• 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 Center of 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, palliative 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.
• Serves 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.
• Engages in continuous education and training to maintain skills, knowledge, and competency to complete functions of role.
• Communicates and interacts with peers and other departments in a matter that is consisent with CHC's Standards of C.A.R.E. Interacts effectively patients/family members and demonstrates sensitivity in regards to cultural diversity, age specific needs and confidentiality.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees