Clinical Social Worker, MSW Inpatient Oncology 4-10 hr. days

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  • Boston Children's Hospital
Job Summary
Location
Boston ,MA 02298
Job Type
Contract
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Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
03 Feb 2025
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Clinical Social Worker, MSW Inpatient Oncology 4-10 hr. days at Boston Children's Hospital summary:

The Clinical Social Worker in Inpatient Oncology provides essential social support to patients and families navigating complex medical needs in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and linking to community resources. The position requires a Master's degree in Social Work and LCSW licensure, focusing on empathy and effective communication 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 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
  • LCSW Licensure in state of MA, LICSW preferred
  • Medical Social Work experience 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, Patient Support, Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Care Coordination, LCSW, Medical Social Work, Boston Children’s Hospital, Healthcare