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ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORKER

CALDWELL, IDAHO

SUMMARY AND PURPOSE: 

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 health services 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.   

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

 Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required in Idaho.   

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

All colleagues must provide licensure or proof of application in process for Oregon within 90 days of hire.

Master’s degree in social work or counseling required  

Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

HOURS: M-F. May likely transition to four 10s. Admin time for note taking and documentation is built into the day.

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. 

• 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 EMR 

• 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. 

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.

Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more!

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. 

• Best Large Employer, Forbes
• 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.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.