OneOncology·Jasper, Alabama
The Medical Oncology Social Worker assesses patient situations, sets goals, and obtains necessary services, providing psychosocial support to individuals, families, and groups coping with serious illnesses. Essential functions include interviewing clients, making referrals to community resources, providing education and counseling, and maintaining confidential case records.
Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
The purpose of the Medical Oncology Social Worker is to help patients by assessing their situation, setting goals, and obtaining required services. The social worker will also provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services.
Essential Job Functions
Determine nature of client’s situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; making on-site visits.
Establish a course of action by exploring options; setting goals with clients.
Obtain assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.
Foster client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.
Maintain record of case by documenting client’s situation and client’s own actions.
Monitor planned actions by periodic follow-up.
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.
Supervise or directs other workers providing services to clients or patients.
Maintain client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Other duties as assigned.
Working conditions
This position takes place largely in a clinical office environment. Occasional need to visit other locations, (hospitals, clinics, offices, etc.). Preference for an in-person candidate, but will consider hybrid position for qualified candidates.
Physical requirements
This position requires sitting for long periods of time. It also requires the employee to visit other locations.
Direct reports
This is not a supervisory position.
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work and hold a current license for the state of Alabama, with a minimum of 2 years of social work experience preferred. Necessary abilities include working independently, maintaining organization, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to function in a high-stress environment while adhering to confidentiality laws.
Market context
PRN medical oncology social worker roles in Alabama are often competitive because they require a master’s degree, an active Alabama social work license, and experience supporting patients in complex care settings. Demand is typically tied to hospitals and cancer programs needing flexible coverage, and strong communication plus independent organization can set candidates apart. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure and prepare examples of oncology or psychosocial support work before applying.