Oncology Licensed Social Worker – AdventHealth HendersonvilleAll the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.Schedule: Full TimeShift : Mon-FriLocation: Hybrid - covering Haywood and Asheville Infusion CentersThe role you’ll contribute:The Oncology Licensed Social Worker (OLSW) is a specialized professional who assists the oncology patient and family to identify social, emotional, and environmental needs, and to connect them with available resources/services through the provision of a full spectrum of social work services. The OLSW will focus on the following areas of service: patient/support partner(s) and communication with healthcare providers for identified needs, and referrals to identified needed community services.The value you’ll bring to the team:
Promotes knowledge of oncology and effects for patient, support partner(s), and care providers
Meets with patient/support partner(s) after diagnosis to provide counseling and referral services specific to needs.
Collaborates with direct care staff to provide ongoing support for patient.
Assesses patient needs for care resources.
Collaborates with existing community organizations for patient needs.
Educates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team to plan and participate in quality initiatives and research projects as appropriate.
Reviews patient information and assesses patient for emotional needs and risk-factors.
Serves as customer service advocate for patient and support partner(s).
Consistently collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team to establish and oversee plan of care.
Reviews physician and nurse documentation to ensure patient needs are met.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :Minimum qualifications:
Master's Degree in Licensed Social Work
Preferred qualifications:
3 years of recent social work experience in oncology
Professional Certification in specialty area preferred (or within three years of hire)
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.Category: Case ManagementOrganization: AdventHealth HendersonvilleSchedule: Full-timeShift: 1 - DayReq ID: 25010695We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.