Clinical Social Worker (11:30AM - 8:00PM EST)

About the role

As a Thyme Care Clinical Social Worker, you'll play a crucial role in supporting members and their care networks through comprehensive psychosocial and emotional support during their cancer journey.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Counseling: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patients' and families' needs, addressing concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment, and coping mechanisms related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Assess for and address financial toxicity, distress, changes in relationships/roles, custody planning, caregiver demands, advance care planning, and spiritual/existential distress.
• Diagnose and provide therapeutic interventions to address behavioral health needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and immediate support in behavioral health crises, as well as sudden changes in prognosis or end-of-life decisions.
• Identify and connect patients and families with relevant community resources for complex social or behavioral health needs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, including oncologists, behavioral health providers, nurses, and other specialists, to ensure patients receive coordinated care and address any social or emotional barriers impacting treatment adherence.
• Advocate for patients' needs with insurance companies, healthcare providers, and other relevant agencies to access necessary treatment and support services.
• Facilitate support groups for cancer patients and their families, providing education on cancer-related topics, and facilitating peer-to-peer support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school or program.
• Valid and current master’s level license in your practice state (LISW, LCSW).
• OSW-C or APHSW-C certification preferred.