Social Worker – Oncology

Job ID:
R175189

Shift:
1st

Full/Part Time:
Full_time

Pay Range:
$28.05 – $42.10

Location:

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center – 836 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week:
40

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This is a day shift, 8 hours in the Creticos Cancer Center

Provides psychosocial assessments, support, short-term counseling and social work services to cancer patients and their loved ones throughout the continuum of care including diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, palliative care, end-of-life care, and bereavement. Serves as the subject matter expert on oncology psychosocial distress screening, and leads the development and maintenance of a screening program; works with financial counselors to meet the financial, transportation, and medication needs of patients. Responsible for program development and maintenance for support groups and survivorship activities, including sharing in the responsibility for facilitation of these groups. Works collaboratively with other Oncology Care Team members to facilitate care of the patient and family across the many disciplines and professionals required for their care. Age of Patient Population Served
Education Degree Required
Masters Social Work
Required Certifications
LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois
Experience
2+ Oncology Social Work Required
2+ Counseling, Support Group Facilitation Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Well-developed psychosocial assessment and intervention skills –

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