LMSW Social Worker Oncology

About the role

The MSW provides advocacy, education, timely bio-psycho-social and environmental interventions for patients and families as appropriate to achieve an optimal level of care. The position promotes wellness, improved care outcomes, and efficient utilization of oncology health services in an ambulatory setting through developing a relationship with patients.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Works in mult-disciplinary team to provide counseling and case management.
• Collaborates with health care 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 those patients identified as needing social work and/or complex case management interventions.
• Documents assessments/reassessments and interventions provided to patients and families/caregivers in the EMR.
• Coordinates with mental health and/or substance abuse facilities.
• Follows established patient choice attestation guidelines.
• Coordinates with physicians and other legal entities relating to but limited to guardianships, holds, Power of Attorney, and Advanced Directives.
• Conducts interventions that develop positive, longitudinal relationships and set appropriate boundaries with patients and families.
• 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.
• Performs 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.
• Masters degree in social work or counseling required.
• Two years of experience in 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 certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS) at the time of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of, understanding of, and ability to incorporate and demonstrate the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions.

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay.
• Generous PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Retirement planning and matching.
• College savings plans for your family.
• Multiple life insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Education opportunities.

Pay

Market-competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Initially, Monday to Friday, 8-5. After six months, four 10-hour shifts, providing three days off each week.