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Job Description:
Oncology Social Worker
Full-Time-1stShift
BHCOR-Outpatient OncologyICorbin, KY
The Oncology Pathway supports patients throughout the cancer care continuum by coordinating services across diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The department works collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensuretimelyaccess to care, evidence-based treatment planning, and a patient-centered experience that promotes quality outcomes and continuity of care.
Under the direction of the Oncology Executive Director, the Oncology Social Workeris responsible forproviding psychosocial services in collaboration with patients, caregivers, multidisciplinary team membersand professional providers for Baptist Health cancer patients and their families.
Description:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop patient- and family-centered care plans for oncology patients.
Provide evidence-based counseling, coping strategies, and emotional support while helping patients and families navigate the healthcare system.
Coordinate family meetings, advocate for patient needs, and connect patients with community,survivor, and support resources.
Develop andfacilitatesupport groups while maintaining partnerships with community and national organizations.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary oncology team to communicate care plans, support discharge planning, and improve patient outcomes.
Assistwith educational initiatives for oncology staff, patients, and families.
Adhere to Baptist Health policies, infection prevention standards, safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and all required training.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work(BSW)required;Master's degree in Social Work(MSW) preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of related social work experiencerequired.
Current Kentucky Clinical Social Worker licenserequired.
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within six (6) months of hire.
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement with Company Match
Identity Theft Protection
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Worksite address
corbin, KY, 40702, US
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