Oncology social work vs social work case manager

Differences between oncology social work and social work case manager 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

Social work case manager example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with partners including public and private agencies to achieve permanency for children.
• Facilitate resource management by making appropriate referrals to community agencies that help patients remain safe and independent in their home environment.
• Review inpatient hospital medical records using InterQual criteria to determine that patient admission meet quality and utilization standards.
• Adhere to rules and regulations pertinent to inpatient rehabilitation as defined by Medicare/Medicaid and other licensing and accrediting organizations.
• Coordinate and schedule in home physician visits and transportation arrangements for patients to receive medical services in hospitals and clinics.
• Respond to high volume telephone and walk-in inquiries regarding long-term placement, government entitlements, rehabilitation, and services provide.
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