Social Worker, Oncology - Part Time

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

The Oncology Social Worker organizes and expedites care plans for medically complex patients and difficult social issues related to outpatient oncology care. The role assesses financial toxicity and develops plans to address financial needs, supports communication and collaborative coordination among care providers, and provides patients and families with information and education about community resources. The Social Worker coordinates care with clinical partners, provides counseling and psychosocial assessment, and supports treatment decisions involving end-of-life care and Medical Power of Attorney. The position documents assessments and discharge plans in the medical record, coordinates financial assistance and appropriate post-acute placement, and intervenes in cases involving child or elder abuse or neglect and guardianship. The role also facilitates interdisciplinary care planning, delegates work to support team members, coordinates qualifying patient transportation, and performs other duties as assigned. The position is part-time and requires the ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program and LBSW licensure, or a Master’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 35 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Knowledge and experience in oncology.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care with financial and clinical partners and help patients work toward realistic and desirable outcomes.
Counsel patients and families to help them adjust to serious illness.
Assess future care needs, including probable changes in independence or functional quality.
Facilitate enrollment in charity care or other financial assistance for oncology care.
Communicate plan and activity-status updates to clinical partners.
Provide patients and families with information and education about community resources.
Develop, coordinate, and communicate care plans with patients, families, and the care team for medically complex or difficult social issues related to outpatient oncology care.
Document assessments and overall discharge plans in the medical record.
Collaborate with leadership to address delays or barriers in care.
Intervene in cases involving child or elder abuse or neglect and guardianship.
Serve as a resource for treatment decisions involving end-of-life care and Medical Power of Attorney.
Facilitate meetings and comprehensive care planning with the interdisciplinary team.
Delegate work to support team members.
Use post-acute care facilities for safe and effective discharge planning.
Assess and coordinate placement in consideration of financial needs.
Conduct psychosocial assessments as needed to develop appropriate financial plans for medically or socially complex issues.
Coordinate transportation for patients who meet criteria.
Perform other duties as assigned.