Social Worker

The Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState Medical Center is seeking an Oncology dedicated Social Worker. The Cancer Care Center Social Worker provides psycho-social support counseling and advocacy services to assigned patients and families as needed.

• Provides counseling for patients and families
• Performs psychosocial assessments
• Attends and participates in multidisciplinary Tumor Boards
• Offers and facilitates support groups
• Assists with completion of charitable applications / community assist / patient assistance programs
• Assists with Medication applications
• Evaluates patient for Medicare/Medicaid/ Charity Care eligibility
• Identifies community resources. Provides patient/family with information on Community Services.
• Provides transportation resources and other community resources
• Coordinates Community Assistance Programs
• Educates on hospice and refers to the Palliative Care team as necessary
• Assists with end-of-life decision making in cooperation with the Palliative care team
• Provides bereavement follow-up
• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the Residents' individual needs.
• Affirms the Resident's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the patients cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult healththroughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed. Successfully completes lifespan education as appropriate.
• Reviews admissions and identifies patients meeting with end of life issues. All assessments shall include psycho-social, living situation and available support.
• Interviews patients and/or family members as appropriate to determine patient needs.Identifies situations that require follow up.
• Provides support to patients and families coping with illness and hospitalization.
• Makes recommendations regarding needs of patients and suggestions for providing more effective comprehensive care and social work services.
• Participates in departmental Quality Improvement activities by collecting and documenting quality improvement statistics as required.
• Documents all assessments, referrals and interventions in the patient's medical record.
• Maintains monthly statistics with regard to patients served and completes monthly report.
• Works collaboratively with Physician, RN and Cancer navigator regarding care management.
• Provides diversional activity and emotional support as needed.

• Bachelor's Social Work required
• BS/BA in Social Work from accredited college or university and internship required
• MSW Preferred
• Two (2) Years' Medical Social Work Experience preferred
• Certified Social Worker / New Jersey License Required
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $33.00 per hour - $52.80 per hour.

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.  As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. 

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS' policy at the time of posting.  Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.