Oncology Social Worker-Licensed - Cancer Center

Job description

Welcome to Montage Health’s application process! Job Description: Position Summary Under the leadership of the department Director and in consultation with the Director of Care Coordination Services or other LCSW, the licensed Oncology Social Worker provides professional clinical social work intervention to patients diagnosed with cancer. This position provides counseling, crises intervention, financial resource information, patient advocacy, and referrals to appropriate community resources for cancer patients and their families/caregivers. This position works within a multi-disciplinary team and serves as liaison for patients/families with medical personnel and community resources. The person in this position provides optimal patient care by utilizing both professional mental health counseling skills and knowledge of community resources to minimize patient stress and maximize coping skills in managing their cancer diagnosis and treatment process. Experience: Minimum two years experience in a clinical social service setting required. Oncology and/or outpatient experience preferred. Experience with support groups preferred. Must have working-level knowledge of the English language,...