Oncology social work vs hospice social worker

Differences between oncology social work and hospice 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

Hospice social worker example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide necessary referrals and counseling to achieve establish patient goals.
• Provide support, education and compassion to patients and family members.
• Assist patients and families with obtaining necessary insurances such as Medicaid, etc.
• Provide advocacy and support services to terminally ill patients, families and/or significant others to maximize benefits and limit out-of-pocket expenses.
• Work as lead MSW on all pediatric hospice cases.
• Work with other members of the IDT to track and document changes to the patient's status, coping, etc.
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