Department:
11228 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - LC: Clinical Social Work
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Mon - Fri, 8-5, hybrid
Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05
Make a Difference When It Matters Most
Join a compassionate oncology team dedicated to supporting patients and families through the cancer care journey. As an Oncology Social Worker, you will provide counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and resource coordination while partnering with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Essential Functions
Conduct psychosocial assessments for oncology patients and their support systems.
Provide counseling, education, emotional support, and crisis intervention.
Develop and implement care plans with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team.
Facilitate discharge planning and transitions across the care continuum.
Connect patients and families with community, financial, and supportive care resources.
Advocate for patients by identifying and addressing psychosocial barriers to care.
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and case review meetings.
Serve as a resource to staff regarding psychosocial aspects of illness and treatment.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with policy and regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation and medical record compliance.
Education, Experience & Certifications
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program required.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements.
One year of hospital, oncology, or healthcare social work experience preferred.
Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and community resources.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and data management tools.
Commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.