Oncology Social Worker-Licensed - Cancer Center

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

111d • $49 - $66

About The Position

Under the leadership of the department Director and in consultation with the Director of Care Coordination Services or other LCSW, the licensed Oncology Social Worker provides professional clinical social work intervention to patients diagnosed with cancer. This position provides counseling, crises intervention, financial resource information, patient advocacy, and referrals to appropriate community resources for cancer patients and their families/caregivers. This position works within a multi-disciplinary team and serves as liaison for patients/families with medical personnel and community resources. The person in this position provides optimal patient care by utilizing both professional mental health counseling skills and knowledge of community resources to minimize patient stress and maximize coping skills in managing their cancer diagnosis and treatment process.

Requirements

• Minimum two years experience in a clinical social service setting required.
• Oncology and/or outpatient experience preferred.
• Experience with support groups preferred.
• Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking.
• Ability to effectively interact with patients and significant others during times of transition of care.
• Positive communication and public relation skills.
• Ability to work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Board of Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C) preferred.
• Valid California license as an LCSW or eligibility to obtain LCSW licensure in California within 90 days of hire.
• Valid American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional clinical social work intervention to patients diagnosed with cancer.
• Offer counseling and crisis intervention to patients and their families.
• Provide financial resource information and patient advocacy.
• Refer patients to appropriate community resources.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Serve as a liaison for patients/families with medical personnel.
• Utilize mental health counseling skills to minimize patient stress.
• Maximize coping skills in managing cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Benefits

• Full Time Weekdays - 8 hour day shift - variable start time between 8 am - 10 am.
• Pay Range: $49.77 to $66.56 based on years of applicable experience.
• Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.39.
• Hourly Night Shift Differential: $5.09.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees