Job Function 1

• Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments to meet the needs of outpatient oncology population from diagnosis to survivorship

• Facilitates evidenced based therapeutic interventions to address the complex emotional needs of the oncology family system

• Ability to triage distress screen and team member referrals for timely response

• Strong fund of knowledge of county social services and oncology specific resources

• Develop and facilitate support groups and psychoeducational programming

• Communicates with interdisciplinary AHS team members across the system to ensure continuity of patient care

• Assures timely documentation in EPIC

Job Function 2

• Conducts daily rounding and communicates with nurses and other team members.

• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, navigators, social workers, care managers, etc. to address patient needs and care plans. Follow up on referrals from other members of the team and reports back to them as appropriate

• Participates in relevant committees and programs (e.g., Cancer Committee, Tumor Board etc.) as requested.

• Supports patient satisfaction initiatives (press ganey and HCAPS)

• Collaborates with patient liaison on patient support and other patient initiatives.

3. Job Function: Coordinates Educational and Support Programs

• Collaborates with other Oncology Services and staff to design, implement and evaluate supportive care services (support groups, educational seminars, etc.) to assure services address the continuum of cancer care

• Creates and implements new programs/services to address patient and family needs

• Maintains knowledge of existing resources and services and makes referrals to community resources as appropriate.

• Generates a monthly narrative/statistical report on services provided

• Facilitates groups with other disciplines to provide balanced clinical care as needed or appropriate to role

• Provides education to the community about psychosocial related topics through lectures and educational programs as requested or appropriate

4. Job Function: Ensures that a high level of professional development is maintained

• Identifies professional learning needs

• Participates in in-service learning programs regularly

• Attends outside workshop and conference to improve knowledge and skill level

• Completes requirements for maintenance of current of professional license

Required:

1. MSW from an accredited school of social work.

2. Active LSW or LCSW required.

3. Experience in medicine and chronic disease population strongly preferred.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

• Atlantic Mobile Health

• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

• NJ Sustainable Business

  Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey. From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy. Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission’s advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care. In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living.

  EEO STATEMENT

  Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.