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
Requirements
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 and Certifications
PA Clinical Social Worker Lic (Required) or PA Social Worker License (Required)
Oncology Social Worker Cert (Required)
