Oncology Social Worker

City of Hope • Zion, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the oncology social worker is to help patients, families, and caregivers deal with the experience of facing cancer. Social workers are educated and skilled to assist with the psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual issues that people have to deal with in oncology. Social workers are there to help people with practical needs, like finding resources in the institution and the community, and with such complex needs such as adjusting to an illness, dealing with transitions and decision-making, navigating cultural issues, and communicating with family members, friends, and health care providers. Social workers meet with patients and family members individually and/or as a family, run support and education groups, and work as part of oncology care teams.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
• Active Illinois Social Worker license required
• Medical social work experience and training required
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Behavioral Health field
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and deliver educational presentations

Nice To Haves

• Oncology-specific experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Help patients, families, and caregivers deal with the experience of facing cancer.
• Assist with psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual issues related to cancer.
• Help people with practical needs, such as finding resources in the institution and the community.
• Assist with complex needs such as adjusting to an illness, dealing with transitions and decision-making, navigating cultural issues, and communicating with family members, friends, and health care providers.
• Meet with patients and family members individually and/or as a family.
• Run support and education groups.
• Work as part of oncology care teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level