Oncology Social Worker
Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Oncology Social Worker (OSW) provides psychosocial services to patients, families, and caregivers affected by cancer diagnosis and treatment throughout the cancer continuum. As part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the OSW assesses needs and provides interventions to maximize patient functioning, helps patients navigate healthcare resources to reduce distress, and supports survivorship. The role requires knowledge of the psychosocial, emotional, and financial effects of cancer and of resources that can improve cancer care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of medical social work experience.
- At least 1 year of psychosocial and therapeutic counseling experience.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of discharge planning experience.
- At least 1 year of psychosocial assessments and care experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect and prioritize assessment data based on patient condition and needs; identify issues and develop diagnoses.
- Identify expected outcomes and develop individualized plans and strategies that address diagnoses or issues.
- Promote continuity of care through plans that guide other members of the team.
- Implement plans safely and in a timely manner, documenting implementation and any changes or omissions.
- Consult with healthcare providers and make referrals as appropriate.
- Use community resources and systems to carry out the plan.
- Provide compassionate care to patients and families, make care decisions based on the plan, and monitor and document patient responses.
- Establish rapport, adapt communication, listen and respond to patient needs, and recognize age-specific responses to treatment.
- Provide effective interventions; respect confidentiality and privacy; support patients’ and families’ social, spiritual, and cultural needs; and manage difficult or emotional situations.
- Submit required information and data in a timely manner, with clear and accurate documentation tailored to intended readers and conforming to terminology, style, and format requirements.
- Develop expected outcomes that support continuity of care, involving the patient, family, and other disciplines; modify outcomes as assessments change.
- Involve the patient and others in evaluating care, evaluate the plan against patient responses and expected outcomes, and document evaluation results.
