Social Worker - Oncology
About The Position
Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths. St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission’s Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John’s is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States. Come Grow With Us! Make an Impact in a Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Behavioral Health Facility Join EHS’s mission-driven Behavioral Health team and become part of something truly transformative. This is an opportunity to practice in a newly opened, state-of-the-art outpatient mental health facility at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion, designed from the ground up to elevate patient care, enhance the provider experience, and expand access to high-quality psychiatric services. This facility reflects EHS’s unwavering commitment to the community we serve, expanding access, modernizing the care delivery, and creating an environment where clinicians can flourish.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
- Current NYS LMSW or LCSW license required
- Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience: oncology experience preferred
- Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C) required within 12 months of hire date
- Experience in distress screening programs and survivorship care preferred
- Strong knowledge of oncology treatment modalities (medical and radiation)
- Experience in crisis intervention and short-term therapeutic counseling
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience preferred
- Experience in distress screening programs and survivorship care preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for oncology patients
- Develop individualized care plans addressing emotional distress, coping strategies, and social determinants of health
- Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention
- Support patients and families with adjustment to diagnosis, treatment side effects, recurrence, and end-of-life issues
- Facilitate advance care planning discussions in collaboration with clinical providers
- Identify barriers to care including transportation, financial hardship, housing insecurity, and caregiver limitations
- Coordinate referrals to community resources, support groups, home care, hospice, behavioral health, and specialty services
- Collaborate with financial counseling to assist patients navigating insurance and coverage concerns
- Assist with disability applications, FMLA documentation, and related employment issues
- Participate in tumor boards and interdisciplinary case conferences
- Partner with nurse navigators to ensure seamless transitions across the care continuum
- Support survivorship planning and transitions from active treatment
- Collaborate with palliative care teams when appropriate
- Contribute to oncology quality initiatives and patient experience improvement efforts
- Support distress screening programs and ensure timely follow-up
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record
- Track key psychosocial metrics to support regulatory and accreditation standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
