Oncology Social Worker - Oncology Svc Line - Kettering - PT/Days
- Job ID
- 2025-55641
- Job Category
- Clinical Quality/Social Worker/Case Management
- Job Type
- Part-Time
- Shift
- First Shift
- Department
- 713393 - ONCOLOGY SVC LINE
- FTE
- 48 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 0.60
- Job Code
- 127780
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Oncology Social Worker supports patients who have complex psychosocial and discharge planning needs. The Social Worker coordinates care and services of patients across the continuum of care and throughout cancer treatment. The Social Worker conducts a detailed psychosocial assessment, provides linkages with community resources and community counseling. Additionally, offers crisis interventions to patient and families with psychosocial needs and understands the unique challenges faced by patient with a cancer diagnosis.
Responsibilities
- Ability to provide extended patient and family therapy related to cancer treatment.
- Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing necessary resources.
- Understanding of and ability to manage patients with high distress screen/score and complex mental, physical, emotional, and financial health issues.
- Participates in or assists with grant writing and maintenance of grant funding related to program support services.
- Provides support to food pantry including fundraising and food collection/distribution.
- Maintains familiarity with a wide range of transportation resources including managing grant funded resources and services; able to triage transportation options to maximize organizational resources.
- Ability to provide in-depth assistance with financial resources, insurance, disability, and work-related issues over the course of cancer treatment.
- Participates in the provision of education to the health setting and community regarding oncology specific social issues.
- Participates in leading support groups for a variety of oncologic diseases and age groups.
- Provide education on and assist with Advanced Directives
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree in social work - required
Required Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio – required.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Exhibits a positive attitude.
- Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care
- Flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change.
- Able to work well under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor under adverse circumstances.
- Knowledgeable about federal and state programs that provide medical care and support to individuals.
- Knowledgeable about community resources Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Strong crisis intervention skills Awareness of developmental needs across the life span.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Promotes individual growth and development; meets mandatory/minimum educational requirements.
- Ability to problem-solve and work independently.
- Ability to network with colleagues and community agencies.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs and Epic.
- Completion of annual mandatory and new hire competencies
- Completion of assigned social work specific education, as required annually
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical experience in health care settings and/or community agencies - preferred
- Outpatient health care experience - preferred
- Experience with oncology population - preferred
- OSW-C (certified Oncology Social Worker) preferred
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