Social Worker, MSW--Outpatient Oncology

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University West Pavilion Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity. - May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment. - Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. - Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs. - Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work. - Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. - Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: - Master's degree in Social Work EXPERIENCE: - No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking. - Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or les...