Social Worker - Cancer Center

Intermountain Health•St. George, UT

3d•$36 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker uses clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care with the appropriate care team, assess crisis situations, provide needed resources or referrals, and provide family and individual treatment as indicated. The role collaborates with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties. The position is based at Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for 40 hours per week. The selected candidate must complete credentialing before starting; candidates should plan for a start date 60–90 days after selection. LCSW is preferred, though other licensure types may be considered, including LMFT, CMHC, and psychologist.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
Current state licensure as an LCSW or LMFT.
Computer skills, including email and word processing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

LCSW is preferred; other licensure types, including LMFT, CMHC, and psychologist, may also be considered.
Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ medical and mental health histories and current presentation to understand treatment needs.
Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in assigned areas.
Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide social work consultations and supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other interventions for patients and caregivers.
Develop plans of care individually or with input from patients, families, significant others, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Modify care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
Refer patients to community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers as appropriate.
Educate, communicate, and coordinate with patient care teams and outside agencies to support quality care, timely discharge, and resolution of delays or issues.
Provide support and debriefing to staff following adverse events, potentially in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program.
Advocate for patients and families to support effective communication with multidisciplinary care teams, outside agencies, and other resources.
Work with the multidisciplinary team to develop discharge plans and arrange further care, services, and referrals to ensure continuity of care.
Complete timely and accurate medical record documentation in compliance with departmental standards, clinical guidelines, and billing and reimbursement standards.
Comply with federal, state, local, and clinical program or facility standards and act within the scope of the Mental Health Practice Act.
Identify patients at risk for avoidable delays, extended stays, readmission, financial needs, or complex discharge needs, and coordinate with care providers and leaders on solutions.