Adult Oncology Social Wrkr Oncology Full time
Core
Provides psychosocial support, advocacy, and resource coordination for oncology patients and families to address emotional, social, and economic challenges impacting treatment.
Role type
Medical Social Worker (Oncology)
Builds
Patient care plans, support groups, and community resource networks for cancer patients.
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, crisis intervention, community resource coordination, patient advocacy, documentation, cultural competence
Preferred skills
ACSW certification, 5+ years oncology experience
Technologies
Clinical record systems
Responsibilities
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and tumor boards; assess and respond to patient/family needs including adjustment to illness and coping; maintain support groups; provide crisis interventions and referrals; educate team members on socio-emotional issues; coordinate charity and community resources; document interventions and referrals.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC