Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Outpatient Oncology

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift :Days

The community you'll be caring for : AdventHealth Palm Coast - 60 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY, Palm Coast, 32164

The role you'll contribute:

Outpatient Oncology social work is a sub-specialty of clinical medical social work. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides oncology social work interventions in the outpatient oncology setting with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric cancer patients, caregivers and family members throughout the diagnostic and treatment continuum and survivorship. The LCSW has specialized training in comprehensive cancer care and mental health and is skilled in the ability to help people living with cancer improve their quality of life, manage distress, cope effectively, develop strategies, utilize community resources and find hope. The LCSW works in a multidisciplinary collaborative team with physicians and other healthcare team members in determining patients medical status, treatment plan and prognosis as they relate to and effect psychosocial care, long-term care, palliative and end-of-life care planning. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Utilizes knowledge and skill in all LCSW/Oncology Social Work levels appropriate for psychosocial activities and interventions. Interventions include oncology distress screenings, psychosocial assessments of the full impact of cancer, illness adjustment counseling, crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, concrete services/case management, and psycho-educational and therapeutic oncology support groups. Interventions include the development of treatment plans with patients and caregivers to enhance optimal psychosocial functioning during and after cancer treatment.

• Assesses patient and caregiver ability to understand diagnosis and treatment needs and work cooperatively with the treatment team in adherence to treatment recommendations. Assesses patient functionality, emotional and psychiatric status, provides clinical interventions and refers to mental health treatment where indicated. Assesses patient and caregiver transportation needs, financial status, employment, disability and insurance issues with appropriate referrals for medication and community assistance.

• Assesses patient and caregiver ability to comprehend and adhere to oncology care and participate in the development of treatment plans with patient and caregivers to enhance optimal psychosocial functioning throughout the diagnostic and oncology treatment continuum. Provides professional clinical competency and effective evidence-based best practice counseling in patient care specific to oncology, trauma, palliative care, and end of life, grief, and bereavement in specialized oncology clinics (NeuroOncology, Gynecology, Radiation Oncology, Medical & Hematology Oncology and FH Chemotherapy Infusion Clinics) working within a multi-disciplinary collaborative team. Conducts depression screenings and administers suicide assessments with a clear understanding of Florida Baker Act Law, to institute the Baker Act and/or work with appropriate physicians to do the same, when necessary.

• Completes patient documentation and department statistics

• Works effectively under stress, managing crisis, conflict, and job challenges in a constructive manner and demonstrating self-care.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications :

• Experience in clinical counseling, including palliative and end-of-life issues

• Three years of experience in oncology/hematology/palliative care social work

• Current active State of Florida license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Preferred qualifications:

• Current, active Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C), as administered by the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW)

You will be responsible for:

• Identifies patients/families that require social service intervention via high-risk screening, chart rounds and/or referrals.

• Interacts with all newly diagnosed inpatients to assess their needs during hospitalization and post discharge.

• Interacts with and provides support to all newly diagnosed outpatients to assess their needs and connect them with resources, if needed.

• Identifies the need for and arranges patient/family/health team conferences.

• Provides support to the oncology patient/family throughout the continuum of care, critical incident intervention, crisis intervention, and illness adjustment counseling.

• Anticipates counseling for individuals, couples, families and groups and facilitates support through the use of resources available to the multidisciplinary team.

• Provides social work services based on age-specific needs of the patient and family.

• Provides referrals and linkage to concrete services; financial assistance, housing, meals, transportation, and cancer specific mental health services.

• Plans and conducts Oncology related support groups and educational programs.

• Maintains professional standards adhering to NASW and AOSW Code of Ethics and professional development.

• Advocates for oncology patient/family unmet service needs.

What will you need?

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field (ie., Sociology, Psychology).

• Abstract reasoning involving complex work having to do with value judgments and policy positions.

• Computer proficiency required.

• Excellent communication skills required.

• Clinically Licensed Social Worker or Masters in Social Work, preferred

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Case Management

Organization: AdventHealth Palm Coast

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID:

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.