Social Worker - Oncology Job at Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield

Overview

Job Title: Social Worker - Oncology
Cost Center: 301351205 Mfld-Oncology
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Type: Regular
Work Shift: Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (United States of America)

JOB SUMMARY

The Social Worker, Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) is part of the total healthcare team to help meet the straightforward social, economic and emotional needs of patients and families. The individual will conduct bio/psycho/social assessments with patients to aid in identifying the needs, wishes, motivation and strengths of the patient as a participant in their healthcare. The Social Worker, Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) will coordinate referrals and patient care needs for health services in the home and community. This individual will primarily care for child/adult/a combination of child and adult populations when performing the functions of this role.

Responsibilities

Note: The original job description provides the following role components as part of the responsibilities and scope of practice:

• Conduct bio/psycho/social assessments with patients and families to identify needs, wishes, motivation and strengths.
• Coordinate referrals and patient care needs for health services in the home and community.
• Provide care for child, adult, or a combination of child and adult populations as applicable to the role.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work.
• Preferred Education: Master’s degree in social work
• Experience
• Minimum Experience Required: Three years social work experience. Demonstrated proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preferred/Optional Experience: Experience working as a Social Worker in a healthcare facility or community health setting working with children and adults.
• Certifications/Licenses
• Minimum Required: Certified Social Worker (CSW) license awarded by applicable state.
• Preferred/Optional: None

Additional Information

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.