Overview St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island. St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Job Details Job Summary: The Oncology Social Worker (OSW) plays an integral role on the interdisciplinary team by providing clinical psychosocial support services to adult cancer patients and their families facing initial diagnosis, relapse or end of life. The OSW helps to facilitate patient/family coping with the goal of promoting healthy coping skills and improving quality of life. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Conduct psychosocial assessment and provide ongoing counseling to patients that are referred from the medical team or that are identified as experiencing emotional distress through Psychosocial Distress Screening. Develop and implement cancer support programs for patients and families affected by Cancer. These services will include but are but not limited to; disease specific support groups, peer support programs, caregiver needs, survivorship, and other alternative means of support. Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team on an ongoing basis to ensure that the medical treatment plan is being followed, and the most optimum outcome is reached. Act as a member of The Cancer Committee and participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings. Document in the EMR and in MIDAS. Record statistics of community calls received and interventions provided. Attend conferences and in-service trainings to maintain competencies and keep current with available community resources. Maintain membership with the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Educational Requirements Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work. Current New York State Social Work license. Experience in the specialty area of Oncology. Salary Range USD $38.39 - USD $53.75 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.