Social Worker - Oncology - 3700 Southern Blvd. - Kettering - FT

Kettering Medical Center Network•Kettering, OH

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About The Position

The Oncology Social Worker supports patients who have complex psychosocial and discharge planning needs. The Social Worker coordinates care and services of patients across the continuum of care and throughout cancer treatment. The Social Worker conducts a detailed psychosocial assessment, provides linkages with community resources and community counseling. Additionally, offers crisis interventions to patient and families with psychosocial needs and understands the unique challenges faced by patient with a cancer diagnosis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work - required
Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio - required.
Excellent communication skills
Exhibits a positive attitude.
Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care
Flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change.
Able to work well under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor under adverse circumstances.
Knowledgeable about federal and state programs that provide medical care and support to individuals.
Knowledgeable about community resources
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Strong crisis intervention skills
Awareness of developmental needs across the life span.
Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
Promotes individual growth and development; meets mandatory/minimum educational requirements.
Ability to problem-solve and work independently.
Ability to network with colleagues and community agencies.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs and Epic.
Completion of annual mandatory and new hire competencies
Completion of assigned social work specific education, as required annually

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in health care settings and/or community agencies - preferred
Outpatient health care experience - preferred
Experience with oncology population - preferred.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
OSW-C (certified Oncology Social Worker) preferred

Responsibilities

Ability to provide extended patient and family therapy related to cancer treatment.
Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing necessary resources.
Understanding of and ability to manage patients with high distress screen/score and complex mental, physical, emotional, and financial health issues.
Participates in or assists with grant writing and maintenance of grant funding related to program support services.
Provides support to food pantry including fundraising and food collection/distribution.
Maintains familiarity with a wide range of transportation resources including managing grant funded resources and services; able to triage transportation options to maximize organizational resources.
Ability to provide in-depth assistance with financial resources, insurance, disability, and work-related issues over the course of cancer treatment.
Participates in the provision of education to the health setting and community regarding oncology specific social issues.
Participates in leading support groups for a variety of oncologic diseases and age groups.
Provide education on and assist with Advanced Directives