Ambulatory Social Work Team Lead: Oncology

VCU Health System Authority; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Vet

Job summary

The Care Coordination Ambulatory Social Work Team Lead at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in Richmond, VA leads a multidisciplinary team of social workers and MSW staff across outpatient clinics. The role provides clinical guidance, supports complex cases, and aligns social work practice with oncologic care standards.

The position requires Virginia RN licensure or eligibility and an MSW, with five years of clinical experience and prior leadership.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Virginia (or eligible).
• MSW from CSWE-accredited program or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to RN Care Coordinators and Social Workers.
• Facilitate patient care, problem-solving, and resource stewardship.
• Contribute to clinical, quality, and financial performance of the department.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams; clinical decision-making.
• Support daily coverage needs and staff staff in person and remotely.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

The Care Coordinator Team Lead provides clinical leadership and mentoring to RN Care Coordinators and Social Workers on their designated team.

The team lead is available to facilitate patient care, problem-solving, and appropriate use and stewardship of resources.

The team lead also serves as a contributor to the overall clinical, quality, and financial performance of the Department.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• REGISTERED NURSE: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible (NURSING ONLY)
• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Current LCSW licensure in Virginia required.
• CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• REGISTERED NURSE: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible (NURSING ONLY)
• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Current LCSW licensure in Virginia required.
• CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK: N/A

Experience REQUIRED:

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience

Experience PREFERRED:

• Previous mentoring and/or clinical leadership experience

Education/training REQUIRED:

• REGISTERED NURSE: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing or
• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK: Master's Degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program

Education/training PREFERRED:

• REGISTERED NURSE: Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing preferred or
• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia preferred

Independent action(s) required:

• Clinical decision-making in collaboration with physicians and daily prioritization of activities.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

Additional position requirements:

• Days, weekend rotation

Age Specific groups served:

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Activities - Prolonged standing
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

The Care Coordination Ambulatory Social Work Team Lead will primarily support the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center social work team located at various outpatient clinics including the Adult Outpatient Pavilion, Stony Point, Hanover and Tappahannock. The Team Lead will be available to staff and teams in person and remotely to provide counsel/support for daily clinical needs, consult regarding complex cases, maintain and support best practices related to oncological social work, and improve communication with front line staff and their interdisciplinary teams.

This Team Lead will support the Social Work Manager and Massey leadership by escalating issues as needed, improve retention and commitment to the team, and coordinate daily coverage needs. The position will work closely with front line staff in Care Coordination across the service lines, providers and advance practice professionals, primary nursing in clinic, nurse navigator counterparts, as well as other Cancer Service Line professionals.

A successful Teal Lead is on that enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration, problem solving, and demonstrates excellent communication skills.

Work hours are normal business hours, Mon-Fri, major holidays off with PTO, no on-call or weekend expectation. Business casual attire is expected. Additionally, the Health System follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for hand hygiene and fingernail care.

Compensation Range

$83,096.00 - $128,772.80 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran