Cooper University Health Care

Social Worker MSW

Cooper University Health Care • $60K — $99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of full-time medical social work experience.
  • Experience with oncology caseload preferred.
  • Skilled in facilitating support groups and developing programs.
  • Familiarity with oncology referral services required.
  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or a comparable degree acceptable for NJ licensure.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psycho-social assessments for newly diagnosed cancer patients.
  • Develop tailored social service plans for patients and families.
  • Respond to consults promptly and efficiently.
  • Assist patients with non-medical care aspects like transportation and prescription needs.
  • Provide support with financial and insurance documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment focused on patient care.
  • Potential for involvement in community outreach programs.
Full Job Description
Short Description

Conducts a psycho-social assessment of newly diagnosed cancer patients to identify needs      and develop an appropriate social service plan for each client and their family. 

 

Answer consults in a timely manner.

 

Assists with the non-medical aspect of their care (transportation, financial, insurance, disability, prescriptions, resources, referrals, paperwork).

Experience Required
  • Minimum 3 years full-time medical social work experience. 
  • Preferably with oncology caseload.
  • Experience facilitating support groups and program development.
  • Knowledge of oncology referral services.
Education Requirements
  • Requires a Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) or comparable degree accepted for grandfather clause in NJ licensure legislation.
License/Certification Requirements
  • Current NJ SW License – (NEW JERSEY SOCIAL WORKER), LSW.
Salary Min ($)USD $29.00 Salary Max ($)USD $48.00

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system and the only state-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey. With more than 7000 employees, Cooper is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community outreach. Cooper has more than 630 physicians in over 75 specialties, with a network of more than 100 medical offices and four urgent care centers throughout the region. Cooper is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and is a member of the Jefferson Health System.
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