Social Worker, Cancer Center - Full Time

Overview:
The Social Worker provides counseling, information, and direction to obtain community resources when needed for patients of the medical oncology and their families, while collaborating with physicians, nurses and the allied health team.
Schedule: 32 hours/week - full time
Shift: Days
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assess patients for continuing care needs, creates plan for providing continuing care, and confers with physician and team members as needed.
Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources as is indicated; assists patients and families to complete advance directives.
Educates patients about resources, options and documents all activities in a timely manner.
The BSW provides emotional support, helps patients and families understand and accept their condition as well as accepting medical recommendations; utilizes community resources to assist patients to live in the community; responsible for travel arrangements for patients; responsible for arranging changes in levels of care and settings
May be required to work flexible hours.
Education and Experience
Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from an approved graduate school of social work
One year social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Experience and ability to facilitate groups
Certification and Licensure
Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois or registry eligible
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; use hands to handle, finger and feel; and reach. The employee must exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include frequent close vision. Occasional distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Level of Supervision
Independent judgement is required. General procedures and regulations are available to guide work
Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities.
PAY RANGE:
$25.60 - $82,545.03
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
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