Oncology Social Worker-Part Time Days

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

About the role

The Oncology Social Worker will organize and expedite a treatment plan of care for medically complex and difficult social issues related to outpatient progression of oncology care. The incumbent will assess patients for financial toxicity and develop a plan, promote communication and collaborative coordination among care providers, and provide information and education on community resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care of patients with financial and clinical partners; helps patients advance towards realistic and desirable outcomes.
• Provides counseling to patients/family to help facilitate adjustment to serious illness.
• Assesses long-term and/or future patient care needs by identifying probable changes in level of independence or functional quality.
• Facilitates the enrollment of charity care or other financial assistance for the patient’s oncology care.
• Communicates activity status updates regarding plan with clinical partners.
• Provides information and education on community resources to patient and their families.
• Develops, coordinates, and communicates plans with the patient, family members, and care team for medically complex and difficult social issues related to outpatient oncology care.
• Documents assessment and overall discharge plan in medical record.
• Collaborates with leadership to appropriately address concerns related to delays and/or barriers in care.
• Provides intervention in cases of child/elder abuse/neglect and guardianship cases.
• Serves as a resource person related to treatment decisions surrounding end of life and Medical Power of Attorney.
• Facilitates meetings and comprehensive care planning with interdisciplinary team.
• Delegates work to support team members.
• Utilizes post-acute care facilities for safe and effective discharge planning.
• Assesses and coordinates placement with financial needs to facilitate facility placement.
• Conducts psychosocial assessment as needed for development of appropriate financial plan for medically and/or socially complex issues.
• Coordinates transportation for patients who meet criteria.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program, with LBSW licensure required OR Master's degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in Oncology preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands.
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting.
• Occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Mary Washington Healthcare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or associates.

Pay

$30.90 - $43.26 per hour