Medical Social Worker - LCSW Oncology and Infusion

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

12d•$30 - $48

About The Position

The Oncology Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, and care coordination to patients and families receiving treatment in an outpatient oncology and infusion center. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary cancer care team, the social worker supports patients through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care by addressing emotional, social, financial, and community resource needs. The role helps reduce barriers to care and promotes patient outcomes, quality of life, and continuity of services.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
Connecticut Social Work licensure; LCSW preferred, with LMSW considered based on experience and ability to obtain clinical licensure.
Knowledge of psychosocial oncology, community resources, crisis intervention, care coordination, and patient advocacy.
Strong communication, counseling, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of social work experience in healthcare, oncology, infusion services, ambulatory care, or a related setting is preferred; relevant field placements may be considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments, distress screenings, and ongoing evaluations for oncology and infusion patients and their families.
Provide individual, family, and supportive counseling related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and adjustment to illness.
Develop and coordinate outpatient care transition and discharge plans based on patient needs, available resources, and clinical recommendations.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, navigators, and other healthcare professionals to support patient-centered care plans.
Assist patients with access to financial assistance programs, insurance resources, transportation, community services, and supportive care programs.
Coordinate referrals to behavioral health, hospice, home care, palliative care, and other community-based resources as appropriate.
Support development and implementation of survivorship care plans consistent with oncology best practices and regulatory standards.
Document assessments, interventions, care plans, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, quality initiatives, and cancer program committees.
Serve as a patient advocate while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical practice.