Clinic Medical Social Worker - Oncology

Samaritan Health Services • Salem, OR, United States • 6h ago

Summary

This position will work in our Corvallis location, supported by a team of 3 additional social workers who work with patients at other clinic locations. This position is critical to moving patients through their psychosocial barriers and through treatment. They cover the patient panel for 4 MD's and 2 APP's. This position also leads 1-2 support group for the Samaritan Cancer Program.

There is ability to create a work schedule that allows for work/life balance.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Provides social work services including psychosocial assessments, brief patient/family counseling, support, resources & education intervention to meet the standards of the patient/family & ensure continuity of care.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Hematology & Oncology teams at Samaritan Health Services specialize in diagnosing and treating adult cancer patients using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological therapy as well as treating a range of hematologic conditions. We educate patients about their illness, the treatment options and provide supportive care during treatment and into survivorship.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Oregon LMSW (Masters-level Social Worker) or CSWA (Clinical Social Work Associate) licensure required.
- Oregon LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred.
- Experience as a social worker in a hospital or medical setting preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
- Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
- Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Rarely
  (1 - 10% of the time)
  
  Occasionally
  (11 - 33% of the time)
  
  Frequently
  (34 - 66% of the time)
  
  Continually
  (67 - 100% of the time)
  
  WALK - INCLINE
  
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
  
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  
  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  
  SQUAT Repetitive
  
  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  
  PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
  
  PULL (0-20 pounds force)
  
  STAND
  
  CLIMB - STAIRS
  
  KNEEL (on knees)
  
  REACH - Upward
  
  SIT
  
  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  
  BEND FORWARD at waist
  
  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  
  ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  
  REACH - Forward
  
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  
  PINCH Fingers
  
  GRASP Hand/Fist