Adult Oncology Social Worker Hematology Oncology - Orland Park, United States - Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine

Verified Company

Orland Park, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The
Adult Oncology Social Worker reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Completes social history, psychological assessment with each patient and activity, and participates in the interdisciplinary care plan and team meetings.
Assists patients and families with personal, economic and environmental difficulties.
Assesses and assists patient and families with available community resources.
Utilizes expertise and problem solving skills to achieve optimal clinical outcomes within effective resources and timeframe.

Qualifications

Required:

2 to 3 years experience in medical social work role in an acute hospital setting or agency
Must have prior experience in Oncology
MSW
LIC LCSW

Preferred:

5 years oncology experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.