Oncology Social Worker- 40/hrs, Day Shifts (Temple Hospital)

Temple Health • Philadelphia, PA

4h

About The Position

The Oncology Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial services and programs to cancer survivors, families, and caregivers throughout all phases of the cancer experience. The role supports patient and family adjustment to illness by applying knowledge of the psychosocial effects of disease in relation to age, developmental stage, culture, and physical and psychosocial competence. The social worker provides individual and group counseling and advocacy services and collaborates with the health care team. A Pennsylvania Social Worker License must be obtained within two years of hire, and Oncology Social Work Certification must be obtained within four years of hire.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Two years of experience working as a social worker in an outpatient oncology setting, or equivalent experience demonstrating oncology-related responsibilities.
• A Pennsylvania Clinical Social Worker License or Pennsylvania Social Worker License is required.
• Oncology Social Worker Certification is required.
• Must obtain a Pennsylvania Social Worker License within two years of hire.
• Must obtain Oncology Social Work Certification within four years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services and programs to cancer survivors, families, and caregivers throughout all phases of the cancer experience.
• Facilitate patient and family adjustment to illness, considering age, developmental stage, culture, and physical and psychosocial competence.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Provide advocacy services.
• Collaborate with the health care team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time