Oncology Social Worker-Licensed - Cancer Center

Montage Health•Monterey, CA

20h•$52 - $70

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.
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking (required).
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.
Must have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
Master of Social Work Degree required.
Knowledge of community resources.
Must have a valid California license as an LCSW or has applied for and is eligible to obtain LCSW licensure in California within 90 days of hire.
Must have a valid American Heart Association BLS certification.