3+ years of recent social work experience in oncology preferred
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English required
Additional language skills preferred
Responsibilities
Promote knowledge of oncology for patients and support partners
Meet with patients post-diagnosis to provide counseling and referrals
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and oversee care plans
Educate the team on quality initiatives and research projects
Assess patients for emotional needs and risk factors
Act as a customer service advocate for patients and support partners
Serve as the primary contact for providers and patients needing OLSW services
Work with Navigators to create Survivorship Care Plans
Provide psychosocial support through individual or family counseling
Identify barriers to treatment and set health goals for quality of life
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off policy
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment focused on patient care
Full Job Description
Schedule:
Full time
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Address:
2525 S DOWNING ST
City:
DENVER
State:
Colorado
Postal Code:
80210
Job Description:
Promotes knowledge of oncology and its effects for patients, support partners, and care providers.
Meets with patients and support partners after diagnosis to provide counseling and referral services specific to their needs.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide ongoing support for patients and oversee the plan of care.
Educates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to plan and participate in quality initiatives and research projects.
Reviews patient information and assess patients for emotional needs and risk factors.
Serves as a customer service advocate for patients and support partners.
Serves as the primary point of contact for providers and patients requiring the Oncology Licensed Social Worker (OLSW).
Works with Navigators to provide Survivorship Care Plans to patients.
Performs patient and family evaluations and histories, providing psychosocial support through individual or family counseling as needed.
Acts as a resource to Infusion/Oncology Practices for patient needs and collaborates with patients to identify potential barriers to achieving oncology treatments and set health goals for quality of life.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing [Required]
Additional languages [Preferred]
Education:
Master's [Required]
Field of Study:
in Licensed Social Work
Work Experience:
3+ of recent social work experience in oncology [Preferred]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
