Clinical Navigator/Oncology Social Worker (LCSW), Integrative Wellness Center, Full-Time, Days

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Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$49.27 - $73.90

Work Shift:

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

Promote the timely flow of cancer patients through the healthcare continuum of care, with heavy emphasis on identifying gaps in care and supporting the patient from the time of diagnosis to the end of treatment. Execute multiple functions relating to direct patient care, patient education and advocacy, care coordination and psychosocial support. Facilitate program development, quality improvement, and community outreach.

Key objectives of the position include:

1. Identify and eliminate barriers to care.
2. Support timely diagnosis/staging and treatment planning.
3. Provide educational support to patients, families, staff and community related to psychosocial needs and interventions.
4. Anticipate patient needs and coordinated services to address current and future needs.
5. Coordinate appointments with a variety of health care providers.
6. Establish processes and standards that ensure consistent and optimal patient navigation.
7. Plan, develop and implement patient-centered programs.
8. Participate in continuous program development and quality improvement.
9. May facilitate patient and family support groups.
10. Ongoing collaboration with clinical oncology social worker and patient navigators in support of various patient populations and other diagnoses and tumor sites as needed.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

IV.       JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree from a CSWE-accredited school of Social Work required. Healthcare experience required.  Oncology, Hospice or Palliative Care experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of progressively more responsible clinical experience.
• Oncology Navigation experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience leading groups of clinical and non-clinical staff.

C.        PREREQUISITE SKILLS

Embodies all of MarinHealth’s C.A.R.E.S. standards. Intermediate to advanced computer skills.  Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record systems. Exceptional inter-personal skills required for connecting with patients as well as successfully interacting with colleagues, internal physicians and staff, referring physicians and community organizations. Ability to work independently on prioritizing job responsibilities and multiple tasks around deadlines, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and following procedures without direct supervision.  Highly attentive to detail and follow through.  Proven project management skills. Requires up to 25% travel to offsite outreach programs and events. Excitement for working in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. Must be available to work occasional nights and weekend. Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) preferred.

V.        LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

A.        Current California Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) registration required. 

B. Current California Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW) preferred.  

C.        Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.

VI.       PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED (Age Specific Criteria)

( )  Infants Birth up to 1 year