Oncology Clinical Social Worker
Trinity Health
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Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Description:
Conducts psychosocial assessment of patients, families, and social systems that includes assessment of educational, spiritual, financial and complementary medicine needs. Participates in development of treatment goals and empowers patients to remove barriers to successful treatment. Provides brief, solution-focused counseling as needed, and facilitates a plan of care to ensure the patient’s psychosocial needs are addressed. Acts as patient advocate. Provides referral to appropriate community resources to ensure continuity of care. Provides patient and staff education, group programs, one-on-one skill training, maintenance of resources, and data collection in accordance with department & organizational goals.
Highlights:
- 1st Shift 8 am -5 pm, Monday – Friday, no weekends, or holidays
- Located at our new Medical Oncology Practice
- Day 1 benefits, no waiting period! Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
- Unlimited career growth opportunities
- Trinity Health offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday
What the Oncology Clinical Social Worker will need:
- Masters Degree in Social Work
- Eligible for licensure by the Michigan Board of Social Work as a Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW) or Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW).
- Note: Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C) is required within three years of hire.
- One (1) year of experience in medical or general social work.
What the Oncology Clinical Social Worker will do:
- Displays excellent knowledge and practice of psychosocial assessment skills, including social and emotional factors, counseling for long-range health planning and decision-making, community resource planning and/or short-term therapy for cancer patients and their families.
- Identifies potential problems, systematically gathers data, identifies/understands underlying issues, synthesizes complex issues, seeks input from others and makes difficult decisions to formulate appropriate treatment plans.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, problem solving, patience, flexibility, and openness when interfacing with cancer patients, families, and staff.
- Displays active listening and empathetic communication skills with patients, families, and staff. Engages and collaborates with patients, families, multi-disciplinary staff, and the community in care planning, delivery, and discharge. Builds solid relationships, negotiates effectively, and works well with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic positions.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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