Clinical Social Worker

Summary

Join Thyme Care as an Oncology Social Worker and provide comprehensive psychosocial and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, offer crisis intervention, connect patients with community resources, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Responsibilities include advocacy, education, and support group facilitation. This remote or hybrid role requires a Master's degree in Social Work, a current license, and 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting; oncology experience is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Valid and current master’s level license in current practice state (i.e., LISW, LCSW)

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Counseling: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patients' and families' needs to address emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment, and coping mechanisms related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. Assess for and address financial toxicity, distress, changes in relationships/roles, custody planning, caregiver demands, advance care planning, and spiritual/existential distress. Assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions to address behavioral health needs
• Crisis intervention: Providing immediate support and intervention in behavioral health crises and sudden changes in prognosis or end-of-life decisions
• Resource linkage: Identifying and connecting patients and families with relevant community resources when there are complex social or behavioral health needs
• Care coordination: Collaborating with the healthcare team, including oncologists, behavioral health providers, nurses, and other specialists, to ensure patients receive coordinated care and address any social or emotional barriers impacting treatment adherence
• Advocacy: Advocating for patients' needs with insurance companies, healthcare providers, and other relevant agencies to access necessary treatment and support services
• Education and support group facilitation: Leading support groups for cancer patients and their families, providing education on cancer-related topics, and facilitating peer-to-peer support

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of experience is preferred, working as a social worker in a health care setting; oncology, palliative care, serious illness care and/or hospice experience is desired
• An unrestricted license and a willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed
• It would be exceptional if you have worked at a startup or tech-forward company
• OSW-C or APHSW-C preferred
• A desire to learn how to use new technologies
• Experience with video chatting, Google Suite, Slack, electronic health records, or comfort in using and learning new technology is vital