Social Worker - Oncology

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Allentown, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oncology Social Worker provides cancer patients and their families with comprehensive psychosocial support services and relevant counseling (crisis, adaptation, rehabilitation, bereavement, etc.).

Requirements

A Master’s Degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
Social Work License (LSW) required.
A minimum of three years experience in an acute care oncology setting required.

Nice To Haves

Oncology Social Worker Certification (OSW-C) preferred or obtain within 3 years of hire date.
Individual and group cancer counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive and ongoing psychosocial assessment and intervention for individuals with cancer and their family members.
Facilitates referral/access to community agencies, support services, and programs.
Provides short term counseling for patients and/or family members.
Provides guidance in accessing resources for practical needs such as transportation, insurance, financial assistance, disability, medical leave, durable medical equipment, personal care, etc.
Collaborates with the Palliative Care team to provide psychosocial support across the continuum.
Coordinates Distress Screening throughout the network cancer centers and provides necessary follow up, assessment, intervention and referral in response to screenings.
Functions as an advocate/liaison for patients, families, physicians, and members of the health care team.
Facilitates specialty related support groups.
Participates in community and staff education events.
Participates in program development for new programs/groups.
Communicates with health care team members across the continuum.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Takes an active role in QA/QI.