Oncology Social Services Care Coordinator

Good Samaritan•Vincennes, IN

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About The Position

Job Summary: Provides supportive counseling/social work services to patients and families, acts as a liaison with other community resources. Assists staff and volunteers in understanding significant; social and emotional factors affecting a patient and family during advanced illness. Fulfills Cancer Committee requirements for Cancer Program accreditation. Why Choose Good Samaritan? For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family. Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.

Responsibilities

Interprets program/services for patients and families, reviews referrals, and initiates psychosocial assessments to identify patient/family needs, resources, and acceptance.
Participates in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings assisting in the development of a Comprehensive plan of care; communicates and interprets patient/family needs and problems to the IDG.
Maintains ongoing, supportive counseling with patients/families, assisting them with difficulties, and meeting social and emotional needs.
Makes appropriate referrals to community agencies and/or community resources. Also advises staff/volunteers regarding services available to patients and families.
Advises and assists in third-party reimbursement.
Assists with program planning, development and evaluation.
Serves as liaison with community agencies, churches, the medical community.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Implements patient care delivery model to meet the needs of the patient population served, with consideration to age specific needs for optimal outcomes.
Strives continually to improve career by broadening knowledge through attendance at in-service meetings and by individual research and reading. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.
Serves as the Survivorship Program Coordinator and Psychosocial Services Coordinator for the Cancer Committee to meet Commission on Cancer standards.
Identifies gaps in psychosocial resources and initiates the development of solutions, including sourcing funding, drafting policies and procedures, collecting and presenting data, and implementing ongoing program improvements.
Assists with and participates with community events sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital/Cancer Center.
Assists to maintain a positive working environment by working together as a team member.
Makes scheduled visits and assures coordination with the Patient Coordinator.
Participates in scheduled meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned by department Director or designee.