MBRCC Oncology Social Worker

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Provides social work services to oncology patients, their families and/or significant others through counseling, emotional support, assisting with environmental needs, crisis intervention, and group leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.

2. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:

· WV: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) through the West Virginia Board of Social Work

· PA: No licensure required

· OH: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervision (LISW-S) through the Ohio Board of Social Work

· MD: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LISW-C) through the Maryland Board of Social Work

3. OSW-C (Certified Oncology Social Worker) through the Board of Oncology Social Work (BOSWC) within 36 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. For Pennsylvania Locations: Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker through Pennsylvania Department of State.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years' social work experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being Job Description performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and community strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.

2. Participates as an integral professional in a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team led by physician.

3. Provide consultative services to health care team members within scope of care definitions as needed. Maintain a working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact on patient care, e.g., advance directives, child and elder abuse.

4. Provide education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation.

5. Participate in multi-disciplinary health care teams and represent clinical social work perspective/liaison with patient and family.

6. Acts as a liaison with community agencies and resources to assist patients and families as needed.

7. Conduct support groups and crisis intervention as ordered by doctor and/or as needed.

8. Provide updates and information to families / support persons and care providers through length of patient stay and facilitate family meetings, as applicable.

9. Document assessment, plan, interactions, and interventions according to departmental, hospital and/or health system guidelines and standards.

10. Maintain electronic medical records and documentation in accordance with department, hospital, medical center and/or health system policies. Attend and participate in staff, committee, department, and other administrative meetings.

11. Other duties: Comfort fund, free drug, transportation support (motive care), NCCN distress screening follow up, home health and hospital referrals, DME, Family house/lodging,15 participation in oncology committees, programs, and assigned accreditation programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

2. Abili