About this role
Job Details
Outpatient Services l Centerville l Part-time l Days
Responsibilities & Requirements
Identification and assessment of pts and families who have social, psychological and/or environmental needs related to the impact of cancer diagnosis, treatment, or side effects. Essential duties include, but not limited to, interviewing pts and families, developing plans for intervention addressing agreed upon priorities, synchronizing appointments, referral of pts to needed community resources, and assisting pts/families in improving or restoring their capacity for social functioning. Use a proactive approach to facilitate pt care through Staff Huddle and collaboration with the care team. Ensures psychosocial needs are met and understood . Other duties as assigned.
Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in Social Work required for SW I
Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] Social WorkerOhio Social Work license required. OSW-C (oncology social worker- certification) preferred.
Minimum Work ExperienceA minimum of 2 years' experience in acute care and/or oncology setting preferred.
Required SkillsClinical experience in health care setting and/or community agencies.Awareness of developmental needs over the age span of adolescent to elder required.Work well in interdisciplinary and independent settings.Communicate verbally and through the use of writing skills.Coordinate work effectively with other hospital disciplines and locations.Recognize and understand the dynamics of individuals from diverse populations.Solve problems through the analysis of information.Network with community agencies.Provide education to the community and/or medical setting regarding social issues.Experienced in basic computer skills and electronic medical records.
Preferred Qualifications
Position is in an outpatient Neurologic therapy clinic working with patients who have new and/or existing neurologic disorders.
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Other facts
About Kettering Health
As a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare system, Kettering Health's mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. We're made up of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient locations throughout western Ohio, as well as Kettering Health Medical Group. With more than 700 board-certified providers, we're dedicated to elevating the health, healing, and hope of our community.
What you'll do
- The Social Worker I will identify and assess patients and families with social, psychological, and environmental needs related to cancer. They will develop intervention plans, synchronize appointments, and assist patients in improving their social functioning.
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