Position Summary

Provide social work services for patients referred for social work assessment and intervention for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients at Hunterdon Breast Surgery Center and radiation oncology patients at Radiation Oncology at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. Provide surgical navigation from time of diagnosis of breast cancer through surgery by facilitating timely appointments during initial workup. Collaborates with other departments to problem-solve issues. Anticipate patient and caregiver needs, provide emotional support after diagnosis and provide resources as needed.

 

Primary Position Responsibilities

Assess and provide emotional support to patients and their families                                 Facilitate and coordinate patient centered care through their initial course of care through surgery                                 Serves as a patient and family advocate, providing education and addressing barriers to care.                                 Documentation of services provided in a patient’s electronic medical record                                 Facilitate and create documentation for Breast Cancer Case Conferences                                 Adheres to and actively participates with the Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers standards.                                 Participates in and contributes expertise to activities and functions that strengthen the cancer program (including, but not limited to, continuous program and quality improvement, relationship building, and community cancer awareness activities, fundraising events, etc.).                              

Minimum Education Requirements
Required:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field
Completion of patient navigation training and credentialing        
 

Minimum Years of Experience
Required:
1-2 years graduate school or post-graduate social work experience in healthcare
Preferred:
Oncology experience

License, Registry or Certification
Required:
NJ Licensed Social Worker                                

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities
Required:
Excellent organization and communication skills.  Self-directed, strong team player, collaborative, calm under stress, resourceful
Preferred:
Navigation experience