Oncology Social Worker
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What you'll do
- Help patients, families, and caregivers deal with the experience of facing cancer.
- Assist with the psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual issues that people have to deal with in oncology.
- Help people with practical needs, like finding resources in the institution and the community.
- Assist with complex needs such as adjusting to an illness, dealing with transitions and decision-making, navigating cultural issues, and communicating with family members, friends, and health care providers.
- Meet with patients and family members individually and/or as a family.
- Run support and education groups.
- Work as part of oncology care teams.
What they're looking for
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
- Active Illinois Social Worker license required
- Medical social work experience and training required
Nice to have
- Oncology-specific experience preferred, but not required
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About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Fully onsite – Zion, IL
Job Summary
The role of the oncology social worker is to help patients, families, and caregivers deal with the experience of facing cancer. Social workers are educated and skilled to assist with the psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual issues that people have to deal with in oncology. Social workers are there to help people with practical needs, like finding resources in the institution and the community, and with such complex needs such as adjusting to an illness, dealing with transitions and decision-making, navigating cultural issues, and communicating with family members, friends, and health care providers. Social workers meet with patients and family members individually and/or as a family, run support and education groups, and work as part of oncology care teams.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
Active Illinois Social Worker license required
Medical social work experience and training required
Oncology-specific experience preferred, but not required
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Behavioral Health field
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to develop and deliver educational presentations
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
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