Social Worker-LCSW/Navigator
Baptist · Meridian
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the outpatient delivery of psychosocial services to patients, families, and significant
- others facing the impact of a potential or actual diagnosis of cancer. The continuum of care includes
- prevention, diagnosis, survivorship, terminal care and bereavement. Links patients with a variety of
- services necessary to meet the person's multiple needs. Addresses the organizational and community
- needs through professional practices with the overall aim of promoting health and improving the delivery
- of care to individuals at risk for or affected by cancer.
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as a point of contact to guide patients and their families through the healthcare system by
providing education and support on issues related to a potential or actual diagnosis of cancer. - Provide psychosocial services and education to patient and family to include areas such as: a.
Coping skills and supports; b Stress management; c. Work issues; d. Family problems; e.
Changes in body image; f. Depression / anxiety issues; g. Financial concerns; h. Spiritual, cultural
and ethnic concerns. - Link patients and families with needed community resources such as: a. Social Security disability;
b. Wigs /Prosthesis; c. Transportation; d. Home equipment needs; e. Meals on Wheels; f. Drug
assistance programs. - Develop and coordinate cancer support groups as needed: a. General cancer support group; b.
Caregiver support group / class; c. Grief support group. - Work with other existing support groups as needed: American Cancer Society programs such as
"Look Good . . . Feel Better", and others as applicable. - Collaborates with other professional disciplines in the planning and provision of services to cancer
patients and their families. - Serves as Patient Navigator: a. Assist patients navigating the services needed for timely oncology
services; b. Works with physicians, in-house services, and outside services to coordinate services
for patients. - Serves as advocate for protection of patients' dignity, confidentiality, rights and access to care.
- Coordinate Cancer Patient Benevolence Fund: a. Interview patients referred to fund for
assistance; b. Determine eligibility of request; c. Make recommendations for assistance based on
guidelines. - Coordinate Cancer Center Volunteers: a. Assist ACS in the selection process for volunteers; b.
Coordinate volunteer orientation; c. In service volunteers on an “as needed basis” - Provide education and consultation to other disciplines and staff regarding psychosocial,
environmental, spiritual and cultural factors that affect oncology care. - Utilize clinical documentation, statistical reporting, and evaluation to improve services, assure
quality and develop programs. - Provide consultation and volunteer services to institutions, and community agencies to promote
health, to provide education, and to develop programs to better serve the community. - Market and promote the Anderson Oncology Program in Meridian and surrounding areas by
working with groups such as service clubs, church groups, medical staff meetings, physician
referrals, and health fairs. - Assist in providing services to at-risk populations, including assistance with access to cancer
information, screenings and treatment. - Participate in performance improvement activities for department.
- Participate in age specific competency process.
- Participate in appropriate professional associations that bring education and value to the
department
Minimum Required:
- Masters Degree in Social Work required