Licensed Clinical Social Worker Outpatient Oncology AdventHealth Altamonte Springs

Location Address: 601 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Altamonte:

• Located north of Orlando in the community of Altamonte Springs, our facility is consistently named “Best Hospital” for overall quality, reputation, doctors and nurses by local residents
• As the largest satellite campus within the AdventHealth system, AdventHealth Altamonte has been providing state-of-the-art healthcare to the community since 1973
• The 398-bed hospital cares for more than 168,000 patients a year. We are proud to be revolutionizing health care with visionary leadership and world-class resources 

Work Hours/Shift:

•           Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

You Will Be Responsible For:   

• Utilizes knowledge and skill in all LCSW/Oncology Social Work level appropriate psychosocial activities and interventions.  Interventions include oncology distress screenings, psychosocial assessments of the full impact of cancer, illness adjustment counseling, crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, concrete services/case management, and psycho-educational and therapeutic oncology support groups. Interventions include the development of treatment plans with patient and caregivers to enhance optimal psychosocial functioning during and after cancer treatment.
• Assesses patient and caregiver ability to understand diagnosis and treatment needs and work cooperatively with the treatment team in adherence to treatment recommendations. Assesses patient functional, emotional and psychiatric status, provides clinical interventions and refers to mental health treatment where indicated.  Assesses patient and caregiver transportation needs, financial status, employment, disability and insurance issues with appropriate referrals for medication and community assistance.
• Assesses patient and caregiver ability to comprehend and adhere to oncology care and participate in the development of treatment plans with patient and caregivers to enhance optimal psychosocial functioning throughout the diagnostic and oncology treatment continuum.  Provides professional clinical competency and effective evidence-based best practice counseling in patient care specific to oncology, trauma, palliative care, and end of life, grief, and bereavement in specialized oncology clinics (NeuroOncology, GYNOncology, Radiation Oncology, Medical & Hematology Oncology and AH Chemotherapy Infusion Clinics) working within a multi-disciplinary collaborative team.  Conducts depression screenings and administers suicide assessments with a clear understanding of Florida Baker Act Law, to institute the Baker Act and/or work with appropriate physician to do the same, when necessary.
• Completes patient documentation and department statistics
• Works effectively under stress; managing crisis, conflict, and job challenges in a constructive manner and demonstrating self-care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience in clinical counseling, including palliative and end-of-life issues
• Three years of experience in oncology/hematology/palliative care social work

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Current active State of Florida license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• Current, active Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C), as administered by the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW)

Outpatient Oncology social work is a sub-specialty of clinical medical social work. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides oncology social work interventions in the outpatient oncology setting with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric cancer patients, caregivers and family members throughout the diagnostic and treatment continuum and survivorship. The LCSW has specialized training in comprehensive cancer care and mental health and is skilled in the ability to help people living with cancer improve their quality of life, manage distress, cope effectively, develop strategies, utilize community resources and find hope.  The LCSW works in a multidisciplinary collaborative team with physicians and other healthcare team members in determining patientâ™s medical status, treatment plan and prognosis as they relate to and effect psychosocial care, long-term care, palliative and end-of-life care planning. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.