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Medical Social Worker
Stockton Hematology Oncology Medical Group, Inc. · Stockton, California · Posted Jun 16, 2026
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- Conduct psychosocial assessments for oncology patients and families to identify emotional, financial, transportation, housing, caregiver, and support needs.
- Provide short-term counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and coping strategies related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- Assist patients and families with adjustment to illness, treatment side effects, prognosis discussions, and survivorship planning.
- Connect patients with community resources, financial assistance programs, disability resources, transportation services, support groups, hospice, home health, and other supportive services.
- Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary oncology care team to coordinate patient care and address barriers to treatment compliance.
- Provide education regarding advance directives, goals of care, palliative care services, and available support resources.
- Facilitate referrals to mental health providers, psychiatric services, substance abuse resources, or additional supportive services when appropriate.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and care coordination discussions.
- Advocate for patient needs while promoting dignity, cultural sensitivity, and patient-centered care.
- Support patients and families through difficult conversations, disease progression, and bereavement when needed.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory standards
- Any other job duty asked by your manager or administration