Social Worker MSW
Core
Interacts with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and coordinate care transitions within a cancer center.
Role type
Clinical social worker (oncology)
Builds
Patient care plans, discharge plans, and referrals to community agencies
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, Care coordination, Discharge planning, Psychotherapy, Group facilitation, Documentation
Preferred skills
Behavioral therapy management, Intake assessments, Organizing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Identify high-risk patients from psychosocial/financial perspectives, Develop and implement complex patient transition/discharge plans, Facilitate placement and discharge to appropriate agencies, Monitor group support adherence and provide individualized explanations, Report potential risks or quality management issues, Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care delivery
