Social Worker - Oncology - Baltimore MD

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Baltimore, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker-C (LCSW-C) provides specialized oncology social work services to patients and families navigating complex medical, emotional, psychosocial, financial, and practical challenges associated with cancer treatment. The role conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, develops individualized care plans, coordinates resources, and provides counseling and crisis intervention within a fast-paced academic healthcare environment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in hospital-based social work, oncology care, palliative care, hospice services, or other specialized healthcare settings and will play a critical role in improving patient outcomes, treatment adherence, and overall patient experience.

This is an on-site position at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The position is temporary full-time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker-C (LCSW-C).
• Demonstrated experience in hospital-based social work, oncology care, palliative care, hospice services, or another specialized healthcare setting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Identify patient needs and develop individualized care plans and interventions.
• Provide crisis counseling, suicide assessment, and short-term counseling.
• Support care coordination and address social determinants of health.
• Assist with complex discharge planning and mitigate psychosocial barriers.
• Facilitate patient and family education and engagement.
• Lead and participate in family meetings and advance care planning discussions.
• Provide support around palliative care, end-of-life planning, grief, and loss.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to world-class clinical resources and training.
• Professional development and continuing education.
• Long-term and career-growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed