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Social Worker MSW (PRN/South County) - Medical Oncology
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$56,308 / year median in Missouri
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129
Position Summary Position plans, organizes and implements social work services for patients and families.Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides psychotherapy services for patients and their families. Conducts family therapy with participants in research study including documentation. Prepares psychosocial reports and maintains necessary records. Schedules patient appointments and provides telephone follow-up. Facilitates referrals and community resources for patients/families. Verifies insurance coverage for patients. Answers inquiries from patients/families about community resources.Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions Normal Office Environment Physical Effort Typically Sitting at a desk or table Equipment Office Equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Required Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degreeCertifications/Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support
- American Red Cross, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.Skills:
Not Applicable Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Required Qualifications Currently a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location. Basic Life Support certification. (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.)Preferred Qualifications Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.Skills:
Active Listening, Case Management, Computer Literacy, Customer Empathy, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Patient Education, Problem Solving, Time Management, Written Communication Grade C11-H Salary Range $28.01- $43.