Social Worker Medical Oncology

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to the Director of Cancer Treatment Services. Consults with members of the Patient Care Services Leadership and Hospital Leadership staff as appropriate.

DEFINITION OF POSITION

The Medical Social Worker is a Masters prepared individual who is responsible for providing social work services to patients and families of the Cancer Treatment Clinics, in conjunction with interdisciplinary health care team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Master of Social Work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred and two to three years of post-masters experience in a health care setting such as a hospital, mental health setting, extended care facility, or home care agency. Knowledge of applicable legal responsibilities/restrictions and current trends in social work pertinent to the medical and oncology practice settings. Knowledge of acute, chronic and terminal illnesses, mental and physical disabilities and normal developmental process and the impact on family systems. Evidence of participation in ongoing continuing education programs. Knowledge of and adherence to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.