Social Worker Oncology

Intermountain Health

5d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides social services to patients in the care site and/or assigned unit. This role involves conducting continuing care assessments, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, and connecting patients and families with community resources for psychosocial, financial, and educational needs. The Social Worker will also provide education on advance care planning, palliative care, and hospice care, and assist in policy development related to Oncology Social Work.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Valid LCSW licensed in the State you are practicing in.
• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking preferred
• Oncology Certification is preferred.
• One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuing care assessments and reassessments of cancer patients and their families to assist in development of their treatment and survivorship needs.
• Identifies psychosocial needs and access to appropriate services and resources.
• Participates in oncology interdisciplinary rounds and multidisciplinary care planning.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical, interdisciplinary team staff, patient, family, and community agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Provides community resources for psychosocial, financial, and educational needs of patient and family.
• Collaborates with outside agencies.
• Participates in community activities, community-wide inservices and training to promote psycho-social health.
• Provides education and information on advance care planning and advanced directives.
• Serves as a resource in the areas of financial support, disability eligibility, worklace issues, transportation barriers, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, child and elder abuse, and housing resources.
• Provides education on palliative and hospice care, and coordinates referrals when indicated.
• Assists in the development, implementation and annual review of policies, procedures and protocols related to Oncology Social Work.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level