Oncology Social Worker (40 hrs)(Temple University Hospital)

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

79d

About The Position

The oncology social worker provides services to cancer survivors, families, and caregivers through clinical practice providing comprehensive psychosocial services and programs through all phases of the cancer experience. Psychosocial support services are to facilitate patient and family adjustment to illness utilizing knowledge of the psychosocial impact of disease on individuals and families as it relates to their age, stage of development, culture, physical and psychosocial competence. Provide individual and group counseling and advocacy services and works collaboratively with the health care team.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an Accredited School of Social Work.
• 2 years experience working as a social worker in an outpatient oncology setting or equivalent if oncology related responsibilities and experience is demonstrated.
• PA Clinical Social Worker License Required or PA Social Worker License Required.
• Oncology Social Worker Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services to cancer survivors, families, and caregivers.
• Facilitate patient and family adjustment to illness.
• Utilize knowledge of the psychosocial impact of disease on individuals and families.
• Provide individual and group counseling and advocacy services.
• Collaborate with the health care team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees