GLIN is seeking a Social Worker- Oncology to assist oncology patients, their families and/or caregivers with information on internal and external resources, financial, practical, and emotional concerns across the continuum. To coordinate all resources and services with the oncology multidisciplinary team overcoming health care barriers. Services are provided in accordance with professional standards and in consultation and/or collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care team, as warranted, to assistant/encourage patients/families significant others to utilize medical care constructively to assure the achievement of an optimal level of functioning in oncology care.

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Support the psychosocial screening process for the patient, family and/or caregiver at pivotal medical visits across the continuum: prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, palliative care, end of life care and bereavement. (Commission on Cancer Standard 5.2)
• Provide counseling and education regarding cancer diagnosis and treatment with the patient, family and/or caregiver, facilitating referrals to appropriate disciplines and community resources.
• Assess and remove barriers to care across the continuum, coordinate with appropriate resources. (Commission on Cancer Standard 8.1)
• Participate on the working group for the Cancer Focused Community Needs Assessment.
• Work closely with the Manager of Survivorship & Supportive Services to create programs that improve patients’ quality of life and outcomes from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship stages.
• Assess gaps in services within the cancer program and community agencies.
• Create screening tools that address psychosocial, social, cultural, and spiritual factors as needed.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary center (MDC) visits with the patients and MDC team as needed to provide education and support regarding psychosocial issues.
• Participate as the Psychosocial Services Coordinator for the Commission on Cancer meetings (Commission on Cancer Standard 2.1)
• Facilitate referrals to the Survivorship provider and program as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other team members on the Patient Advisory Committee
• Assess, educate and/or refer the patient, family and/or caregiver on the following as needed:
  • Substance abuse/smoking cessation programs
  • Lodging during treatment periods
  • Special programs for caregivers, children and other members
  • Social Security Disability
  • Medicaid and Medicare Guidelines
  • Medicare Part D
  • COBRA Insurance
  • Family Medical Leave ACT (FMLA) and Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFMLA)
  • Financial resources, agencies, and programs to assist with co-pay relief and other financial assistance, as needed
  • Transportation resources
  • Advance Directives/Health Care Proxy
  • Home care, Palliative care, Hospice, and end of life resources
  • Medications and Pharmaceutical Indigent programs
  • Hospital charitable organizations
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications or Education, Training, and Experience:

Work Experience

• Two years of medical social work required
• Two years of oncology experience preferred
• Licenses and Certifications
  • Masters of Social Work required
  • Valid and current LCSW or LMSW licensure
  • Oncology Social Worker Certification (OSW-C) within 3 years of hire date
  • Valid driver’s license- this position works at multiple sites with some travel required.

Serves the following age groups

• Adolescent family members (13-17 years)
• Adult patient and family members (18-65 years)
• Geriatric patient and family members (over 65 years)

Knowledge and Skills:

This position does NOT offer clinical supervision for a LMSW or hours for the LCSW licensure.

• Timely and accurate documentation of day-to-day activities in designated technology platform.
• Adaptable to new technologies and software.
• Basic PC skills (MS Word/Outlook/PPT/Excel).
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations for Medicare and Medicaid and other national and state funded programs.
• Knowledge of community resources access.
• Strong Social Work Skills (empathy, active listening, trauma-informed care, person-first language, crisis de-escalation)
• Problem-Solving
• Patient/Customer Service
• Interpersonal skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Teamwork
• Change Management
• Quality Management
• Ethics
• Organizational support
• Adaptability
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Self-Motivated

This position will be working onsite at our 2 medical oncology locations in WNY with some traveling required. Schedule is flexible with the possibility of some remote work.

We offer an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, 401K, vacation, and PTO, as well as a great working environment

Pay range: $65,000 to $80,000

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to market data, education, experience, qualifications, and expertise of the individual and internal equity considerations

Equal Employment

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads New York in provider and patient satisfaction. Great Lakes Integrated Network (GLIN) values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness . We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged .

Great Lakes Integrated Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer