What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker Medical Oncology position at Valley View?
Join our nationally renowned Calaway Young Cancer Center as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in our Medical Oncology department!
We are looking for a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our Medical Oncology Clinic-the Calaway Young Cancer Center. We are an independent community-based hospital that works to provide services, including state of the art cancer care to our community.
To learn more about our Calaway Young Cancer Center please click on the following link: Calaway Young Cancer Center | Healthcare Services in Glenwood Springs, CO
Calaway Young Cancer Center Is One of a Kind
As the leading cancer treatment facility in the Rockies, the Calaway Young Cancer Center is home to a nationally renowned, highly skilled, innovative and respected team of providers with accreditations for the most advanced technologies and cancer treatment options in the country.
At this unique treatment center, our providers understand that there is no “one type” of cancer. Using advanced technologies like tumor-genetic profiling and achieving unique accreditations for several radiation treatments and more than 120 therapeutic agents, we believe that your treatment plan should be as unique as you are.
Through a collaborative and communicative approach, we work closely with other caregivers at Valley View, including primary care physicians, surgeons and other medical specialists, to support high-quality, compassionate care for each patient. It is this rare combination of world-class medicine in a small-town setting that makes Calaway Young Cancer Center a truly special place, giving our patients the added benefits of comfort, convenience and compassion during one of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonuses…refer a friend and earn $$$
**Eligible for a Relocation Bonus, for those that qualify (2-year commitment required/Internal candidates not eligible) **
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- 1. Responsible for psychosocial consultations and brief counseling of Valley View Hospital patients when referred by physicians or requested by patient/family.
- 2. Responsible for psychosocial support and brief counseling for family members of hospitalized patients.
- 3. Participates in care planning and complex discharge planning when requested by physician.
- 4. Supervises social workers when requested by MSW and their program director.
- 5. Assesses gaps in community psychosocial services and makes recommendations to Clinical Administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Master's degree in social work from an accredited Council of Social Work Education program.
- State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Skills:
- Counseling, consultations to physicians and hospital staff
- Medical social work skills
- Mental health assessments
- Knowledge of community resources
- Bereavement counseling
- End of life planning
Experience:
- 5 years post MSW experience in mental health, medical social work, consultations to physicians, and supervision of other social workers.
- Experience with identifying patient needs and referring them to appropriate support. This includes emotional distress, financial concerns, transportation and lodging assistance.
- Preferred candidates would have experience assisting with emergency Medicaid applications.
- We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas
SALARY RANGE
- $30.22- $44.44/hour
- Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
- Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
- Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), 3 Paid Holidays Annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
- Tuition Assistance Available
- Retirement Plan 401(a)
- Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
- Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
- Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Loan Repayment:
Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Salary : $30 - $44
