Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW Inptnt Oncology 4-10 hr. days at Boston Children's Hospital summary:
The Inpatient Oncology Clinical Social Worker provides essential psychosocial support to patients and families facing complex medical and economic challenges in an oncology setting. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, and coordination of care, ensuring patients receive the necessary resources during their treatment. This role requires a Master's degree in Social Work, LICSW licensure, and a collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
This is a 40 hour/week (4 -10 hour days) 100% onsite inpatient social work position on an oncology floor covering all 50 beds with two other full time social workers. These social workers also work closely with the psychosocial teams at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and may provide one on one support to patient and/or caregiver/s, as well as group work.
The Inpatient Oncology Clinical Social Worker LICSW will be responsible for:- Providing social work support to patients and families with a high incidence of economic need, and social and medical complexity who are receiving ongoing oncological care or who have recently received a new diagnosis.
- Comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, coordination of care, linkages to community services, psycho-education and management of family issues including child protection and domestic violence, as well as ongoing grief and loss support
To qualify, you must have:- A Master's degree in Social Work
- LICSW Licensure in state of MA
- Oncology Social Work experience highly preferred
- Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
The position is 100% onsite, and eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Keywords:
clinical social worker, oncology, social work support, psychosocial assessments, care coordination, cancer treatment, patient support, licsw, crisis intervention, family issues
