Social Worker-Clinical-Oncology

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • Fall River, MA

76d • $34 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. They are committed to providing inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row. This position is for a Social Worker-Clinical-Oncology, working Per Diem, Day shift (8:00am - 4:30pm and 8:30am - 5:00pm) at the Cancer Center in Fall River, MA.

Requirements

• A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
• Current Massachusetts Social Work license at a minimum of a LCSW is required.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Word are required.
• Three (3) years medical/psych/SA experience required, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

• LICSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision and direction of the Director, Oncology Nursing or designee, provide clinical social work services to patients and families assisting to remove barriers to care by providing interventions/referrals for financial and transportation issues.
• Provide case management services independently including but not limited to application of clinical diagnostic, assessment or treatment knowledge or skills.
• Identify and address psychosocial factors that may impede the patient’s ability to optimize benefit from the health care delivery experience.
• Provide age specific assessments of psychological and social functioning including determining various psychiatric diagnoses according to current DSM criteria and establishing intervention plans to address the identified issue.
• Screen and evaluate patients and their families for psychological distress during diagnosis and disease progression.

Benefits

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees