Social Worker, Mental Health

Overview

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses and healthcare professionals that provides patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine for over 50 years. Our team delivers the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state‑of‑the‑art facilities across Southern Nevada that integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic and research capabilities.

CCCN is dedicated to patient‑centered care, advancing innovation, discovery and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us.

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker BSW or MSW in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role you will work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume oncology practice with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful health care organization.

Provides counseling and supportive services to patients requiring emotional and psychosocial assistance. Provides knowledge of agencies and organizations offering emotional, physical, social and financial services to patients and families. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Meets with patients and their families for psychosocial needs assessment and examines social support, appropriate community resources and coping mechanisms.
• Documents all communication accurately and appropriately.
• Provides psychological support to patients and families.
• Provides follow‑up counseling on an ongoing basis and acts as a patient/family advocate in negotiating the health care system.
• Develops and maintains support groups to enhance the quality of care to patients and their families.
• Provides information to patients and families regarding resources both in local communities and those geographically distant, i.e. those patients contemplating procedures in other cities, BMT, etc.
• Facilitates team support of identified patient and family needs through ongoing communication with clinic team members.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university.
• Minimum three to five years experience as a licensed social worker, oncology experience preferred.
• Appropriate state licensure required.

If you possess the above qualifications and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to submit your resume and apply. In addition to a great career opportunity, we offer excellent benefits, a team environment, professional development and the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer. To apply please click on the “Apply” link.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E‑Verify.