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19102, Philadelphia, PA
Oncology Social Worker (40 hrs)(Temple University Hospital)

Oncology Social Worker (40 hrs)(Temple University Hospital)

Temple University Health System

Posted 10 months ago, valid for 14 days

Philadelphia, PA 19102, US

Competitive

Full Time

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The oncology social worker offers comprehensive psychosocial services to cancer survivors, families, and caregivers throughout the cancer experience.
The role involves providing individual and group counseling, advocacy services, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
Candidates must have a Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work and 2 years of experience in an outpatient oncology setting.
A PA Social Worker License is required within 2 years of hire, along with Oncology Social Work Certification within 4 years.
The salary for this position is not specified in the job description.

The oncology social worker provides services to cancer survivors, families, and caregivers through clinical practice providing comprehensive psychosocial services and programs through all phases of the cancer experience. Psychosocial support services are to facilitate patient and family adjustment to illness utilizing knowledge of the psychosocial impact of disease on individuals and families as it relates to their age, stage of development, culture, physical and psychosocial competence. Provide individual and group counseling and advocacy services and works collaboratively with the health care team. Must obtain PA Social Worker License within 2 years of hire. Must obtain Oncology Social Work Certification within 4 years of hire.

Education
Master's Degree Accredited School of Social Work Required

Experience
2 years experience working as a social worker in an outpatient oncology setting or equivalent if oncology related responsibilities and experience is demonstrated Required

Licenses
PA Clinical Social Worker Lic Required or
PA Social Worker License Required
Oncology Social Worker Cert Required

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