ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORKER

BOISE, IDAHO

SUMMARY: 

Provides advocacy, education, timely bio-psycho-social and environmental interventions for patients, and families as appropriate to achieve an optimal level of care. The MSW strives to promote wellness, improved care outcomes, and efficient utilization of oncology health services in an ambulatory setting through developing a relationship with patients. To help achieve quality clinical and cost outcomes, the social worker incorporates real-time contacts with medical staff, hospital personnel, and outside organizations to establish specific treatment, cost and transition targets and facilitate transition planning.   

HOURS: M-F, 8-5 during the first six months. The schedule will then, become four 10-hour shifts, providing you three days off each week.

REQUIREMENTS:  

•  Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon).   

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) preferred. 

• Dual license. Idaho license required at the time of hire.

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling required  

• Two years of experience in hospital setting or medical social work setting preferred. Oncology social work experience preferred.

• Experience in addiction services, mental health, or population health management desired. 

•  At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS) 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions. 

• Completes bio-psycho-social and environmental assessments on identified and/or referred patients. 

• As appropriate, provides bio-psycho-social and environmental interventions for patients and families/caregivers.  Interventions may include brief counseling, supportive therapy, alcohol/drug assessment and referral, referral to internal and external community resources as needed, crisis intervention and grief counseling. 

• Will work in mult-disciplinary team to provide counseling and case management

• Provides consultations to physicians and hospital staff regarding patient and family bio-psycho-social issues through formal and/or informal multidisciplinary case conferences.   

• Collaborates with health care team members to meet the emotional, mental, environmental, bio-psycho-social and spiritual needs of patients and/or their family caregivers. 

• Participates in care coordination activities for those patients identified as needing social work and/or complex case management interventions.  

• Works collaboratively with healthcare team members to efficiently allocate resources.  

• Documents assessments/reassessments and interventions provided to patients and families/caregivers in the EMR. 

• Documents a primary and backup plan as appropriate in the Epic.

• Documents and accurately completes data elements in the electronic database. 

• Responsible for coordination of care to mental health and/or substance abuse facilities. 

• Follows established patient choice attestation guidelines. 

• Responsible to coordinate with physicians and other legal entities relating to but limited to guardianships, holds, Power of Attorney, and Advanced Directives. 

• Conducts interventions that develop positive, longitudinal relationships and set appropriate boundaries with patients and families.  

• Responsible for weekend and holiday social work coverage.  

• Actively participates in department staff meetings and department sub teams. 

• Adheres to the National association of Social Work (NASW) code of ethics or the American Counseling Association (ACA) code of ethics, and the State Licensure Board of ethics. 

• Occasional home and community visit as needed to address patient needs. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. 

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.

• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. 

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;

• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);

• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.