Social Worker

The US Oncology Network

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to support our Elizabeth City and Chesapeake office. Please take this quick survey once you've submitted your resume to complete the application process: Social Worker PI Survey Link. If you have completed the survey before, even for another position, please do not take it again.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work from an accredited university required.
Minimum 2–3-year experience required working as a masters-level prepared social worker (MSW) in a healthcare or hospital setting; oncology palliative and/or hospice experience desired.
Valid and current master-level license (i.e., LMSW) or working towards to obtain it within 6 months. Or currently working towards state master’s clinical level license (i.e. LCSW)
Knowledge of Microsoft office products.
Must be willing to travel between locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Oncology palliative and/or hospice experience desired.
Knowledge of both trauma-informed care and crisis intervention planning preferred.

Responsibilities

Meets with patients and their families to administer, assess, and provide appropriate follow-up identified by psychosocial needs assessment.
Knowledgeable about trauma-informed care and crisis intervention methods.
Active member of the medical interdisciplinary team. Ensure ongoing communication with the team members to facilitate understanding and support of identified patient needs.
Provides emotional support to patient and families, including therapeutic counseling and crisis assessment follow-up counseling on an ongoing basis.
Develop, facilitate, and maintain support groups to enhance the quality of care provided to patient and their families.
Develop and maintain working relationships with community agencies, health care organizations, and other providers to promote a broad base of support for patients and families.
Maintain knowledge of organizational policies, NASW code of ethics, and/or best practices when operating within the healthcare setting.
Develop and facilitate professional presentations to group and organization to facilitate public understanding of the psychosocial and psychosociological aspects of the cancer experience.
Provide education to clinical staff regarding skills and knowledge specific to the role of a masters-prepared social worker(MSW) in a medical practice; serves as a resource and expert to clinic staff and providers in managing patients with psychological needs.
Performs case management services (i.e., resource coordination, developing, coordinating, and monitoring a goal plan) with patient and families.