Oncology Social Worker

Johns Hopkins • Washington, DC

293d • $37 - $61

About The Position

The Oncology Social Worker provides counseling and other supportive services to patients and families receiving cancer care at Sibley, primarily in the out-patient setting. Also acts as a consultant to physicians and Sibley staff regarding psychosocial issues, community resources and financial needs. Ideal candidate will have a background in Pediatric Oncology.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Social Worker in the District of Columbia.
• Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Minimum of 2-5 years social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling to individuals and their families throughout the cancer experience, primarily in the out-patient setting based on self-referral or physician/staff referral.
• Participates with the Cancer Committee and designated physicians in the identification of psychosocial needs of cancer patients/families being treated at Sibley or in affiliated physician offices in the community.
• Facilitates a general cancer support group, usually twice a month, and plans and participates in other Cancer Center sponsored functions that meet the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Identifies out-patients with complex discharge planning needs. Recommends options for post treatment care based on required services and available resources.
• Works collaboratively with physician, patient, other patient care providers, and family members as appropriate to develop discharge plan.
• Facilitates multidisciplinary Patient Care Outcome meetings as needed to discuss selected complex and challenging cases, and to develop specialized multidisciplinary plans for post treatment care.
• Acts as a consultant to Case Coordinator for in-patients with complex discharge planning needs and makes recommendations for post hospital care based on required services and available resources.
• Documents activities in the medical record.
• Assesses need for grant-funded transportation services and coordinates transportation logistics with patient/family, provider and Cancer Center.
• Serves as liaison to external providers and payors to arrange for appropriate post treatment services.
• Facilitates transfer of information among healthcare professionals to promote smooth patient transition between services and levels of care.
• Identifies patients with special age specific needs for protective services such as long term care ombudsman, court appointed conservator, or adult protective services, and makes referral.
• Identifies patients with special age specific needs for post treatment care related to decreased independence in the elderly. Recommends appropriate community resources.
• Identifies patients with special financial needs and acts as a facilitator to obtain pro bono care, insurance coverage, Social Security Disability or other services based on eligibility.
• Identifies cases with questions regarding medical necessity and appropriateness of hospital services, and makes referral to Physician Advisor member of Clinical Resource Management Committee.

Benefits

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree