Social Worker/MSW - Oncology Services - Outpatient

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO :

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides advanced care to a 21-county region in North Florida and South Georgia.

We are a career destination with nearly 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.

TMH is the region’s healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region’s only :

Level II Trauma Center

Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care

Pediatric Intensive Care

The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, four residency programs and nearly 40 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT :

Your Role :

Works as a multi-disciplinary team member.

Assesses and treats patients / clients / families with emotional / behavioral / health problems.

Provides social work services to patients / clients / families with behavioral, social, financial / economic, and environmental problems.

Interviews patients / clients and their families.

Evaluates, and understands the social and emotional factors underlying patients’ / clients’ illnesses; identifies their psychological needs, goals, and treatment preferences;

coordinates a range of services; and facilitates individualized case management.

Provides clinical counseling and individual therapy to help patients / clients / families make positive behavior changes.

Assists patients / clients in treatment planning.

Provides direction to clinical team for implementing treatment plans.

Provides crisis intervention services to patients / clients and families.

Advises family caregivers; provides case and care management or interventions designed to promote health / well-being and prevent disease.

Provides patients / clients / families with information and counseling; makes referrals for other services.

Maintains contact with patients / clients / families to assist in adjusting their needs through use of medical facilities or referral to outside supportive agencies.

May execute discharge planning responsibilities.

Participates in social and health programs in the region / community; may assist / participate in planning supportive events.

May travel to patients’ / clients’ homes to render services.

Displays an understanding of diversity.

Demonstrates integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence (I CARE values).

Enhances and contributes to a safe environment for all colleagues, visitors, and patients.

Performs miscellaneous duties not expressly described herein.

Reports To :

Service Line Administrator

Supervises : None

None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY :

Required Education :

Master’s degree in a mental health specialty (e.g., Master of Social Work, Master of Mental Health, Master of Mental Health Counseling, or Master of Marriage and Family Therapy) from an accredited university

Required Experience :

None

Required Certification / License / Registry :

None

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential / license verification.