Social Worker MSW

Job Overview:

The Oncology Social Worker (OSW) will provide services to cancer survivors, families and caregivers through clinical practice providing comprehensive psychosocial services and programs through all phases of the cancer experience. The OSW uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific counseling needs and provides age specific care to the pre-school, school age, adolescent, adult and elderly patient.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Seeking an LCSW with 3 years of recent Oncology experience

Preferred:

• OSW-C (board certification) preferred, or eligible for application

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certification/licensure as required by NJ state law.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Fostering coping and adaptation to cancer and its effects in order to help cancer survivors maintain or improve quality of life
• Assisting survivors in navigating through health care systems to help them achieve quality care
• Mobilizing new or existing family, system and community resources to provide social and emotional support to cancer survivors
• Advocating with, or on behalf of, survivors, families and caregivers to address their needs or for policies and programs that will benefit them
• Use of high-risk screening criteria to identify survivors and families in need of Social Work services
• Completion of a psychosocial assessment to determine survivor and family s strengths and needs relative to coping effectively with cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow-up cares
• Development of a multidisciplinary care plan with survivor and family input and based on mutual goals
• Use of a range of therapeutic and other interventions, including supportive counseling, group work, and education to address issues in each phase of the illness
• Provision of direct assistance to meet financial, transportation, lodging and other needs.
• Advocacy to remove barriers to quality care, to address gaps in service, to help survivors and families secure the protection of existing laws.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.