Social Worker- Oncology
About The Position
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker-C (LCSW-C) provides specialized oncology social work services to patients and families facing medical, emotional, psychosocial, financial, and practical challenges associated with cancer treatment. In an on-site academic healthcare environment at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland, the social worker conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, develops individualized care plans, coordinates resources, and provides counseling and crisis intervention. The role supports improved patient outcomes, treatment adherence, and patient experience, with a focus on hospital-based social work, oncology care, palliative care, hospice services, or other specialized healthcare settings. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, education, certifications, and market conditions.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
- Current Maryland Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) license, or an active advanced clinical social work license from another state equivalent to Maryland's LCSW-C. Candidates licensed outside Maryland must have a completed application in process with the Maryland Board prior to clearance.
- At least one of the following credentials: Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (CHP-SW), Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C), or Certified Case Manager (CCM).
- At least three years of hospital-based social work experience.
- At least one year of hospice or palliative social work experience.
- Experience providing psychosocial support in a healthcare setting.
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and developing patient-centered care plans.
- Experience with discharge planning, care coordination, and community resource management.
- Experience documenting within the EPIC electronic medical record system.
- Experience working with patients coping with chronic illness, grief, and end-of-life concerns.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Access to world-class clinical resources and training.
- Professional development and continuing education.
- Long-term and career-growth opportunities.
- Experience within the Johns Hopkins Health System.
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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Access to world-class clinical resources and training
- Professional development and continuing education
- Long-term and career-growth opportunities
- Experience within the Johns Hopkins Health System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
