Medical Social Worker- Oncology Job at Advocate Health Care (Chicago)

Social Worker

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for identification of oncology patients...

Location

United States , Malone

Salary:

27.30 - 40.95 USD / Hour

The University of Vermont Health Network

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work is preferred, or a MA in counseling is required
One year experience in a hospital or related health care setting
Sound knowledge of community agencies, support programs and oncology related networking systems
Sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with other departments of the Medical Center, community services, providers, and Cancer Center personnel
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which are care is being provided

Job Responsibility

Identification of oncology patients requiring social work intervention
Assessing areas of psychosocial needs and developing an appropriate and timely plan using professional social work knowledge and practice skills
Act as a referral agent to community support services as appropriate for a patient’s individual needs
Providing counseling and coordination of supportive services to patients and family members, as well as staff member of the Cancer Center

Parttime

Social Work Team Lead

As a Social Work Team Lead, you will oversee and manage one or more of our Socia...

Location

United States

Salary:

105000.00 USD / Year

Thyme Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Masters of Science in Social Work/ Masters of Social Work
Unrestricted Clinical Social Work license
Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed
At least 8 years of social work experience
2 years as a social work leader in oncology and/or case management
Certified as an Oncology Social Worker (OSW), Certified Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Worker (APHSW-C), Certified Case Manager (CCM), or other clinically relevant Oncology or Palliative Care certifications
Experience in healthcare, particularly in oncology or palliative care
Knowledge and understanding of provider and health plan operations
Experience with video chatting, Google Suite, Slack, electronic health records or comfort in learning new technology
Experience in scaling businesses, fast-paced environments, and startups

Job Responsibility

Oversee and manage one or more of our Social Work teams (LCSWs and/or LMSWs)
Ensure teams are equipped to deliver compassionate, high-quality psychosocial care
Advance health equity and address the social and emotional needs of our members
Manage clinical escalations
Support training and development efforts
Offer clinical guidance, coach, and mentor your teams
Foster cross-team collaboration
Drive quality improvement initiatives
Enhance Thyme Care’s service offerings
Effectively communicate feedback to clinical leadership from members, providers, and your teams

What we offer

Equity
Benefits
Other opportunities at Thyme Care

Fulltime

New

Clinical Social Worker/LICSW

Provides clinical psychosocial intervention, including crisis intervention, indi...

Location

United States , South Weymouth

Salary:

90200.00 - 96700.00 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Masters Degree in Social Work from accredited program
Current Massachusetts license required
Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting
LCSW or LICSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual English / Spanish preferred
Cultural sensitivity and age specific competency required
Crisis intervention, treatment skills
Strong clinical assessment/judgment, including interdisciplinary teaming skills
Excellent communication oral and written
Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities

Job Responsibility

Provides clinical psychosocial intervention, including crisis intervention, individual, couples and family counseling, support groups, and short-term bereavement therapy
Coordinates patient care through the continuum, facilitating the achievement of optimal quality outcomes in relation to clinical care and cost-effectiveness
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team of oncologist, APP, Oncology Nurse Navigator, primary infusion RN, surgeons, radiation oncologists, resource navigators and collaterals to achieve optimal patient care from pre-diagnosis through treatment, survivorship and/or end of life
Provides for the coordination of services to patients/families in the Cancer Center including connection with internal and external resources
Identifies and addresses high-risk psychosocial factors as well as psychosocial strengths of patients/families/caregivers that impact health status, coping and adjustment
Assumes responsibility for attending to patients with complex psychosocial risk (domestic violence, protective services, frail elderly, disabled, substance abuse, etc.)
Assesses adaptation of families to patients' illnesses, provides crisis intervention, short-term therapy as needed and engage support persons as needed
Provides biopsychosocial assessment and intervention, crisis intervention, coordination of psychosocial services, and consultation, to reduce cancer-related distress and improve quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers across the trajectory of cancer care
Provides social work intervention to assist patients/families
Responsible for evidence-based facilitation or patient and/or family and/or caregiver support programs or groups area

Fulltime

Medical Social Worker- Oncology

Medical Social Worker position in Oncology at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Fu...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

30.70 - 46.05 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MSW from accredited school of Social Work and field experience within a hospital setting
Must recognize age specific needs and behaviors
Must adhere to NASW code of ethics and standards
IL- LSW required, LCSW preferred
Demonstrates competence in counseling and discharge planning

Job Responsibility

Discharge planning for hospital inpatients
Provision of counseling services to patients and families
Timely and complete documentation to meet licensure and third party payor requirements
Provision of in-services to assigned units and attendance of educational seminars as appropriate
Preparation of statistical records
Functions as a member of the care management thematical situation
Contributes to Continuous Process Improvement activities

What we offer

$5000 sign on awarded to FT MSW
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Fulltime

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Oncology Social Services

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Licnesed Mental Health Counselor/Licensed Clin...

Location

United States , Jacksonville

Salary:

Not provided

Baptist Health (Florida)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree
3-5 Years Social Work Experience Required
1-2 years Interdisciplinary Teamwork Required
1-2 years Program Development Required
1-2 years Palliative Care Experience Required
1-2 years Experience with Acute/Chronic Illnesses Required
1-2 years Oncology Experience Required
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Required

Job Responsibility

Working in a multidisciplinary collaborative team with physicians and other healthcare team members in determining patient’s medical status, treatment plan and prognosis as they relate to and effect psychosocial care, long-term care, palliative and end-of-life care planning
Actively participating in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all
Assessing psychosocial needs and provides services that enhance patient functioning, emotional well-being and continued access to services and resources in the community
Providing care coordination
Providing counseling
Support Groups
Provides referrals to community services
Education and Community Events

Fulltime

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Licensed Clinical Social Worker is actively se...

Location

United States , Jacksonville

Salary:

Not provided

Baptist Health (Florida)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree
3-5 Years Social Work Experience Required
1-2 years Interdisciplinary Teamwork Required
1-2 years Program Development Required
1-2 years Palliative Care Experience Required
1-2 years Experience with Acute/Chronic Illnesses Required
1-2 years Oncology Experience Required
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Required Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Required
Valid Florida License as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Responsibility

Working in a multidisciplinary collaborative team with physicians and other healthcare team members in determining patient’s medical status, treatment plan and prognosis as they relate to and effect psychosocial care, long-term care, palliative and end-of-life care planning
Actively participating in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all
Assessing psychosocial needs and provides services that enhance patient functioning, emotional well-being and continued access to services and resources in the community
Providing care coordination
Providing counseling
Support Groups
Provides referrals to community services
Education and Community Events

Fulltime

Inpatient Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for assisting the Program Attending ...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

126100.00 - 204732.50 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree and successful completion of an AAPA/NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant Studies program
Must be NCCPA Certified and licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts
Must maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses and complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment
Expert knowledge of general medicine and preferable exposure to hematology/oncology and/or inpatient medicine
Ability to incorporate knowledge of general internal medicine and medical complications unique to oncology patients in day to day management of patients will be required
Must be professional, quality driven, and have the proven ability to work well within a cohesive group of peers
Strong communication skills and sound judgment
Possesses the maturity and confidence to work closely with clinicians, therapists, and team members across the organization
Ability to build working relationships amongst his/her peers and other team members working with inpatient oncology patients
Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing clinical education and training and exhibits expert knowledge of inpatient oncology and general medicine

Job Responsibility

Manages all aspects of patient care in collaboration with his/her supervising MD and care team
Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition
Orders and interprets diagnostic test results to obtain pertinent medical information
Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data which may include admission and discharge notes, daily progress notes and results of examinations
Prescribes therapy or medications and performs procedures according to DFCI privileges
Participates in quality improvement projects and patient safety initiatives
Practices in an efficient manner without compromising high level of patient care
Works well with and coordinates care amongst attendings, consulting teams, nurses, social worker and other healthcare professionals promoting excellence in patient care
Adheres to documentation of notes based on standard practice of program
Participates in precepting of students after training completed

Fulltime

New

Navigator RN

As a Navigator RN, you will provide expert nursing guidance and support to patie...

Location

United States of America , Omaha

Salary:

33.51 - 48.58 USD / Hour

American Nursing Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3 years clinical nursing experience
Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Job Responsibility

Educate patients about their diseases, treatment, and side effects of treatment and how to manage them
Provide clinical resources – where to seek a second opinion, treatment or testing that may not be available locally, and how to access reliable sources of information
Assess patients for psychosocial distress and referral to a medical social worker or counselor if more intensive support is needed
Answer questions as appropriate and serve as a liaison to the physician for additional questions and concerns
Address tangible barriers to care such as finances, housing, transportation, childcare, prescription costs, and much more
Ensure any health information provided is accessible: this may include securing documents printed in the patient’s own language or arranging for a certified medical interpretation

What we offer

medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

Fulltime

Medical Social Worker- Oncology

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Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Salary:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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