Social Worker Licensed, Cancer Center at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Title: Social Worker Licensed

Location: Cancer Center

Department Name: Cancer Center

Req #: 0000230282

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $37.41 - $46.77 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Licensed Social Worker (LSW) provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, care coordination, and resource navigation for patients undergoing cancer treatment and their families.

This role supports patients in managing the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary oncology care team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work

Preferred:

• One year previous experience in a healthcare setting
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Licensed Social Worker

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
• Full-Time (FT)

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for oncology patients and caregivers
• Provide counseling and emotional support related to diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and end of life issues
• Assist patients with coping strategies for anxiety, depression, grief and treatment-related stress
• Identify and address barriers to care, including transportation, housing, employment, insurance and financial concerns
• Performs clinical assessments, interventions, and counseling with patients, families, and groups to achieve optimal psychosocial functioning
• Coordinates and facilitates referrals to community agencies to achieve an optimal interface between patient/family needs and community resources
• Participates in multidisciplinary case conferences, staff education and support, and professional education to enhance knowledge and teamwork for optimal patient care
• Involvement in community networking to increase knowledge and availability of services to patients and families
• Administrative activities include staff meetings, statistical reporting, quality assurance and other assigned duties to provide accountability and support objectives of the cancer center
• Assesses and responds to identified needs of patients and families, coordinating with medical and nursing staff, community programs, and other members of the psychosocial team to provide optimal patient care
• Coordination of complex systems to provide optimal patient care and enhance the effective functioning of these systems in delivery of services
• Complies with regulatory requirements appropriate for the position i.e. Joint Commission

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.