Social Worker (MSW) - Outpatient Oncology

UPMC•York, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker, MSW to join our team, passionate about making a difference in the lives of oncology patients. In this role, you will provide essential support at a growing oncology center to patients navigating their cancer journey, ensuring they have access to vital resources and services. This position is a Monday through Friday, daylight role with no evenings, weekends, or holidays required. You will be based out of our York office and travel to our Hanover and Lititz offices will be required. Join us in providing comprehensive care and support to our oncology patients, where your expertise and dedication can make a profound impact on their lives.

Requirements

MSW degree from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work required.
Current / active Social Work License required or successful pass of the social work licensing exam within 9 months of employment.
Clinical Social Worker (CSW) OR Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
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Nice To Haves

Prior social work experience preferred with oncology experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assist patients with transportation, financial aid, emotional support, and food resources.
Work with various foundations and organizations to secure financial help for patients, including applications for aid and managing outstanding bills.
Conduct hands-on meetings with patients, addressing their needs and concerns.
Collaborate with the financial department to help patients obtain secondary medical assistance.
Demonstrates expertise in accessing social systems by providing resource-specific information to patients and families, initiating contact with appropriate resources and facilitating the patient / family's ability to accept referrals.
Maintain extensive knowledge of federal, state and local assistance programs and community resources that affect patient needs.
Acts as a mentor to social work students and/or serves as a field instructor to MSW students.
Successfully utilize therapeutic counseling methods such as crisis intervention, psychosocial support, brief goal-directed therapy, CISM and/or other appropriate therapeutic methods that may be appropriate to the clinical situation.
Provides accurate, timely and appropriate documentation of all social work interventions in the medical record per regulatory policies and procedures.
Demonstrate a knowledge of reimbursement systems, the ability to educate patients and families regarding payer 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.
Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, counsel and effectively intervene with medically and psychosocially complex patients with the ability to understand complex dynamics related to the clinical situation.
Continue to monitor and evaluate the plan of care, options and available services throughout the hospital stay to effectively meet the patient and family's need. Reassess the plan of care as status changes or at a minimum of every 3 days.
Demonstrate appropriate professional practice, maintaining respect for confidentiality and freedom of choice as outlined by the Code of Ethics by the National Association of Social Workers as well as the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team, patients and families and relevant community resources to develop and implement and individualized plan of care.
Educate and advocate for patients and families to enhance their ability to make informed decisions regarding medical care, discharge planning, advance directives and end of life care including actively participating in the guardianship process when appropriate.
Complete a psychosocial assessment that includes social, economic, cultural, age-related and behavioral factors, history of child, elder or domestic abuse, prior psychiatric or substance abuse treatment, family and social support systems and all other available resources as appropriate to the clinical situation.