LMSW Social Worker Oncology

Employment Type: Full time, Day Shift

About the Role

Provides advocacy, education, timely bio-psycho-social and environmental interventions for patients and families to achieve an optimal level of care. The MSW strives to promote wellness, improved care outcomes, and efficient utilization of oncology health services in an ambulatory setting through developing relationships with patients. The social worker incorporates real-time contacts with medical staff, hospital personnel, and outside organizations to establish specific treatment, cost, and transition targets and facilitate transition planning.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM during the first six months. After six months, the schedule transitions to four 10-hour shifts, providing three days off each week.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies, and decisions.
• Completes bio-psycho-social and environmental assessments on identified and/or referred patients.
• Provides bio-psycho-social and environmental interventions for patients and families/caregivers, including brief counseling, supportive therapy, alcohol/drug assessment and referral, crisis intervention, and grief counseling.
• Works in a multidisciplinary team to provide counseling and case management.
• Provides consultations to physicians and hospital staff regarding patient and family bio-psycho-social issues through formal and/or informal multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to meet the emotional, mental, environmental, bio-psycho-social, and spiritual needs of patients and/or their family caregivers.
• Participates in care coordination activities for patients identified as needing social work and/or complex case management interventions.
• Works collaboratively with healthcare team members to efficiently allocate resources.
• Documents assessments/reassessments and interventions in the EMR (Epic), including a primary and backup plan as appropriate.
• Coordinates care to mental health and/or substance abuse facilities, following established patient choice attestation guidelines.
• Coordinates with physicians and other legal entities relating to guardianships, holds, Power of Attorney, and Advanced Directives.
• Conducts interventions that develop positive, longitudinal relationships and set appropriate boundaries with patients and families.
• Responsible for weekend and holiday social work coverage.
• Actively participates in department staff meetings and department sub-teams.
• Adheres to the National Association of Social Work (NASW) code of ethics or the American Counseling Association (ACA) code of ethics, and the State Licensure Board of ethics.
• Occasional home and community visits as needed to address patient needs.

Requirements

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon). Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) preferred. Dual license.
• Idaho license required at the time of hire. All colleagues must provide licensure or proof of application in process for Oregon within 90 days of hire.
• Master’s degree in social work or counseling required.
• Two years of experience in a hospital setting or medical social work setting preferred.
• Oncology social work experience preferred.
• Experience in addiction services, mental health, or population health management desired.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required at hire. ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS.

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay.
• Generous PTO and multiple options for comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.
• Retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities.

About the Organization

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada. The system includes 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Saint Alphonsus emphasizes patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based care. Recognized as a Top 15 Health System in the country by IBM Watson Health and home to the region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II). The organization is also a Commission on Cancer Accredited Program, demonstrating a commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.