Social Worker MSW - Admin Oncology - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
About The Position
The Social Worker is part of a multi-disciplinary team, acting as a Psychosocial Coordinator, assisting the patients and their families. Duties of the social worker include, but are not limited to, assessment of biopsychosocial and practical needs of patients through screening tools, interventions to assist in adjustment to diagnosis and treatment throughout the course of care, education in resources of cancer diagnosis and treatment, navigation and mobilization of community and governmental resources, therapeutic interventions through referral to or provide counseling services, advance care planning, financial planning, and serves as a liaison between the patient, care team, and community agencies. As Psychosocial Coordinator, the duties also include but are not limited to overseeing SW duties and daily operations of other Outpatient Oncology SW team.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
- At least 3 years of experience as a social worker or case manager preferred.
- Currently licensed by the State Board of Social Work Examiners for S.C. (LMSW, LISW)
- Excellent clinical administrative skills and judgment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of community resources, government and commercial payor programs benefits and eligibility, and post-acute service regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement systems, the ability to educate patients and families regarding payor requirements / coverage for post-acute care services and the ability to effectively advocate on behalf of the patient to obtain authorizations for continued care as appropriate.
- Maintains working knowledge of post-transition of care options based on facilities capabilities and funding accepted.
- Maintains a working relationship with external providers, services, agencies to facilitate the transition of care.
- Requires high level negotiation skills and confidence in communicating with and engaging in crucial conversations with physicians, patients/families/caregivers and entire healthcare team.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Requires excellent professional oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Ability to make sound judgements and act professionally under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Individual is able to work independently but be able to identify when they should ask for help.
- The individual should be flexible in order to respond to changing needs in the Department.
Nice To Haves
- Social Work experience, preferably outpatient/clinic desired.
- Oncology experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- assessment of biopsychosocial and practical needs of patients through screening tools
- interventions to assist in adjustment to diagnosis and treatment throughout the course of care
- education in resources of cancer diagnosis and treatment
- navigation and mobilization of community and governmental resources
- therapeutic interventions through referral to or provide counseling services
- advance care planning
- financial planning
- serves as a liaison between the patient, care team, and community agencies
- overseeing SW duties and daily operations of other Outpatient Oncology SW team
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
- Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
