About Job

Social Worker, M.S.W- Social Services

Assesses and coordinates resources to meet the psychosocial needs of oncology patients and their families to include: adult, and geriatric

Acts as a liaison for oncology patients with families, health care professionals, and the community

Manages, plans and controls the workflow of the oncology psychosocial service to support the patients and the oncology center

Have knowledge of medical terminology, psychosocial and home assessments, systems theory, good verbal and written communication skills, community organizations and resources, counseling ability, crisis assessment and intervention

Skilled in public relations, organizational skills and documentation

Exhibits a professional and caring appearance and demeanor

Proficient with case management, interviewing, patient and family assessments, counseling, referrals/linkage, crisis intervention, documentation of psychosocial needs of oncology patients and coordinating resources to meet patient needs

Able to work well with the Oncology Center staff and community, state and federal agencies; must adapt easily to change and be able to evaluate a crisis situation, formulate a plan of action for resolution, and follow through in the best interest of the parties involved

Function as an advocate on behalf of oncology patients with other professionals and the community

Able to evaluate the overall needs of the oncology patient population and offer individual, group counseling
and/or support groups to patients and families

Participates in Quality Improvement

Education/Experience:

BS Degree in social work or related field
Experience: Minimum of at least one year experience in a medical setting preferred. Prefer LCSW and/or
at least one year of clinical experience in a healthcare setting

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees: