Oncology social work vs health care social worker

Differences between oncology social work and health care social worker duties and responsibilities

Oncology social work example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide necessary referrals and counseling to achieve establish patient goals.
• Provide psycho-social assessments for the in-patient oncology patients which include counseling and brokering of resources in the community.
• Facilitate home care, rehabilitation, and emergency referrals.
• Provide brief strategic and crisis counseling for patients and families experiencing acute psychiatric or psychological distress during the treatment process.
• Participate in hospital medico-legal ethics committee
• Participate in hospital medico-legal ethics committee

Health care social worker example responsibilities.

• Respond to and assist in behavioral codes working as a team member to successfully manage patient using methods obtain in CPI training
• Assist in coordinating health care benefits with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers.
• Work with clients for fill basic home cleaning, cooking, and healthcare needs.
• Aid in completion of any forms such as Medicaid, food stamps, etc.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Discharge planning for those resident under going short-term physical rehabilitation.
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