Psychosocial Program Coordinator (Social Worker) - Oncology Services

Halifax Health is seeking a Psychosocial Program Coordinator (Social Worker) for Oncology Services.

The Oncology psychosocial coordinator (social worker) is a designated member of the oncology team with the primary responsibility of coordinating the psychosocial needs of medical and radiation oncology patients and families. This position requires one to work with patients and families in a compassionate, culturally competent, and tactful manner in order to facilitate access and provide continuity of care. Works collaboratively with the service line administrator, managers, physicians and clinicians to improve outcomes for patients in our community.

• Completed a course of study with specialization in clinical practices and holds a Master’s Degree from a graduate school of social work or mental health counseling; with a LCSW or LMHC license.

• Required 5 years of experience in social work, preferred work in an oncology related field.

• Requires strong communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Basic computer skills including basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience working with community resources
• Ability to work in the clinical setting
• Requires strong planning and goal development
• Knowledge of the impact of the disease process and of human behaviour to provide psychosocial assessments, sort term therapeutic counseling and crisis intervention to patients, families and staff.

• Collaborates with all support services and departments to safely and efficiently accomplish the departmental and service line goals and objectives, providing quality patient care
• Patient evaluation and workup
• Plans for continuity of care by promoting interdisciplinary patient care planning as it relates to discharges under the medical management models
• Lead support groups and educational efforts
• Makes suggestions for the implementation of changes to services that will enable the Center for Oncology to provide and promote the highest level of service to the community
• Works with departments across the health system to promote and align oncology support services
• Engages with the community to promote oncology services
• Provide input on case management staff, as necessary
• Ensures adherence to professional/legal standards

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.