What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundation Medical Partners - Oncology Social Worker - Oncology Patient Services - Full Time position at Southern New Hampshire Health?
Who We Are :
Affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Foundation Medical Partners is the second largest multi-specialty group in New Hampshire and serves the greater Nashua community. We encourage the professional growth and development of our employees and are proud of the workplace culture we have developed.
We understand the need to respond swiftly, and with accuracy, to cancer and blood conditions. And we know that successfully treating illness takes a team effort. That’s why our team is unified to coordinate care, responding to patient conditions with a precise diagnosis and personalized treatment plan that coordinates care across specialties. Our patients can find comfort in knowing that Massachusetts General Hospital can care for them close to home. Our clinical affiliation with the Mass General Cancer Center assures our patients access to highly skilled specialists, the newest clinical trials, and shared test and treatment options. This seamless care delivered locally by world-leading doctors gives patients what they need most when they are fighting cancer – peace of mind.
About the Job :
To assist patients, families, and caregivers with the psychological, social, emotional, spiritual, and practical issues associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. To accompany patients through all phases of the disease continuum including diagnosis, treatment, life after cancer and supportive / palliative care. To provide oncology social work service to clients and their families.
What You’ll Do :
Assess new treatment patients to identify those with inadequate social and / or financial resources and caregiver support and then create meaningful intervention plans.
Counsel patients and families on how to adjust to a cancer diagnosis and overcome emotional, social and psychological barriers to treatment plan adherence and to accessing community resources such as food, housing and transportation.
Work in conjunction with the Financial Counselor to identify new treatment patients with insurance and / or financial challenges and create intervention plans.
Participate in weekly multidisciplinary meeting by updating the Care Team on any psychosocial issues that might impact a patient’s adherence to their treatment plan.
Work closely with providers to facilitate end-of-life discussions with patients.
Who You Are :
BSW Required, MSW preferred.
LICSW Licensure required within 2 years of hire.
Experience in an oncology health care setting preferred.
Epic experience, is a plus!
Why You’ll Love Us :
Sign-on bonus eligible position!
Flexible day shift hours, no weekends.
Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
Competitive pay
Tuition Reimbursement
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
So much more!
