Licensed Clinical Social Worker Medical Oncology/Foundation Liaison

Join our nationally renowned Calaway Young Cancer Center as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Foundation Liaison in our Medical Oncology department!

**Oncology experience STRONGLY preferred**

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

1. Provides psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients experiencing distress related to cancer and its treatment, as well as assistance in crisis situations.
2. Employs individual consultation, family and group methods.
3. Practices within the guidelines of professional social work ethics and standards.
4. Serves as a strategic connector between clinical oncology services and Valley View Foundation, providing seamless support for patients’ emotional, financial, and practical needs.
5. Fosters collaboration between medical staff and Valley View’s Foundation to maximize patient resources and donor engagement.

To learn more about our Calaway Young Cancer Center please click on the following link: Calaway Young Cancer Center | Healthcare Services in Glenwood Springs, CO

Calaway Young Cancer Center Is One of a Kind

As the leading cancer treatment facility in the Rockies, the Calaway Young Cancer Center is home to a nationally renowned, highly skilled, innovative and respected team of providers with accreditations for the most advanced technologies and cancer treatment options in the country.

At this unique treatment center, our providers understand that there is no “one type” of cancer. Using advanced technologies like tumor-genetic profiling and achieving unique accreditations for several radiation treatments and more than 120 therapeutic agents, we believe that your treatment plan should be as unique as you are.

Through a collaborative and communicative approach, we work closely with other caregivers at Valley View, including primary care physicians, surgeons and other medical specialists, to support high-quality, compassionate care for each patient. It is this rare combination of world-class medicine in a small-town setting that makes Calaway Young Cancer Center a truly special place, giving our patients the added benefits of comfort, convenience and compassion during one of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonuses…refer a friend and earn $$$

**Eligible for a Relocation Bonus, for those that qualify (2-year commitment required/Internal candidates not eligible) **

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program required
• State of CO licensure or eligibility to obtain license at the LCSW level or at the LICSW (licensed independent clinical social work) level

Experience:

• Minimum 3-4 years of post-master’s degree medical social work experience and/or bachelor’s level related experience
• Oncology work preferred

Skills:

• Ability to interpret age-specific data in response to care
• Analytical skills required to assess patient needs
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with community resources and financial assistance services
• Knowledge of oncology disease and treatment
• Experience working with nonprofit or philanthropic organizations highly preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration and documentation skills.

SALARY RANGE

• $37.50-$56.23/hour
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), 3 Paid Holidays Annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 401(a)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.