Oncology Social Worker (40 hrs)(Temple University Hospital)

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Philadelphia, PA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Clinical Services

Job Summary

The oncology social worker provides services to cancer survivors families and caregivers through clinical practice providing comprehensive psychosocial services and programs through all phases of the cancer experience. Psychosocial support services are to facilitate patient and family adjustment to illness utilizing knowledge of the psychosocial impact of disease on individuals and families as it relates to their age stage of development culture physical and psychosocial competence. Provide individual and group counseling and advocacy services and works collaboratively with the health care team. Must obtain PA Social Worker License within 2 years of hire. Must obtain Oncology Social Work Certification within 4 years of hire.

Education
Masters Degree Accredited School of Social Work Required

Experience
2 years experience working as a social worker in an outpatient oncology setting or equivalent if oncology related responsibilities and experience is demonstrated Required

Licenses
PA Clinical Social Worker Lic Required or
PA Social Worker License Required
Oncology Social Worker Cert Required

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Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple Universitys bustling Health Sciences Center hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care teaching and cutting edge research.

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Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals specialty centers and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease pushing the boundaries of medical science and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH) Fox Chase Cancer Center TUH-Jeanes Campus TUH-Episcopal Campus TUH-Northeastern Campus Temple Physicians Inc. and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse 10000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy safe and productive environment for its patients visitors students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The oncology social worker provides services to cancer survivors families and caregivers through clinical practice providing comprehensive psychosocial services and programs through all phases of the cancer experience. Psychosocial support services are to facilitate patient and family adjustment to...
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Key Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Acute Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavioral Health
  • Intake Experience
  • Hospice Care
  • Case Management
  • Home Care
  • Child Welfare
  • Experience with Children
  • Social Work
  • Addiction Counseling

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Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education.

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