What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Asante?
Additional Position Details : FTE : 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM | Oncology experience highly desired
Position Summary
A Social Work Professional at the Cancer Center is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team helping patients, families, and caregivers cope with cancer and the many challenges it brings. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate and work in a team environment with a focus on patient and family-centered care. The successful candidate will utilize their expert lens to perform comprehensive psychosocial spiritual assessments, provide supportive counseling, internal and external resource coordination, provide advocacy and support for vulnerable populations, provide complex case consultation, facilitate support groups, serve as a resource for staff, and have program development experience.
Position Requirements
- Master of Social Work
- At least 2 years of social work practice or student practicum
- Possession of a valid Driver's License with proof of safe driving record for the past ten years and proof of auto insurance may be required. If required, must have an Oregon Driver's License within 30 days of moving to Oregon (if applicable).
Preferred Licensure
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Why Asante
At Asante, you are the difference. Your personal happiness and well-being are reflected in the personal attention and quality of care we deliver every day. Here, you’ll find an environment of mutual respect, camaraderie, learning and growth. A place where each voice is heard, and sound ideas are acted upon. A community in every sense, we collaborate widely across the organization to do what’s best for our patients, united by a shared passion : to provide exceptional care that makes a positive impact on family, friends, neighbors and the community. Asante’s culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. All three Asante hospitals have earned five stars from CMS for overall quality – the top rating given. In fact, Asante accounts for three of the five Oregon hospitals to achieve this rare honor. For more on our story and award-winning health care, click HERE .
