Social Worker 2 - Oncology

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker 2 works in the outpatient Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland, supporting oncology patients as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The role coordinates assessment of psychosocial and discharge-planning needs with patients, families or significant others, and the health care team, and helps develop patient- and family-centered plans. The position supports half of the Bone Marrow Transplant, Malignant Hematology, and CAR-T clinics, addressing social determinants of health, insurance assessment needs, emotional needs and family dynamics, transportation, and connections to community and UH resources. The Social Worker communicates daily with providers to support patients’ progress along the transplant pathway and serves as a department and hospital resource on complex psychosocial and discharge-planning issues.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
Computer skills at the required proficiency level.
Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery at the required proficiency level.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work at the required proficiency level.
Ability to work autonomously at the required proficiency level.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied backgrounds at the required proficiency level.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), preferred within one year of eligibility.
Hospital or health agency experience.
Post-master’s experience is strongly preferred.
Previous work in oncology or chronic diseases is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with health care team members, patients, and families or significant others to assess psychosocial and discharge-planning needs and coordinate timely, efficient care.
Provide psychosocial assessment and intervention, including for clinically complex patients and families, and deliver age-specific care across all age groups.
Develop, document, and implement comprehensive plans based on psychosocial and discharge needs, taking individual patient and family goals into account.
Link patients to community resources and UH network services, and serve as a liaison to community agencies.
Communicate and collaborate with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.
Guide and consult with staff and other disciplines on complex psychosocial and discharge-planning issues or barriers.
Assist with recruitment and with orientation, mentoring, and education of new staff and social work interns.
Support patients in the Bone Marrow Transplant, Malignant Hematology, and CAR-T clinics by addressing social determinants of health, completing assessments required for insurance coverage, connecting patients with resources, attending to emotional needs and family dynamics, and arranging transportation.
Communicate daily with providers to support patients’ progress along the transplant pathway.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards, including requirements for secure handling of protected health information.