Clinical Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Oncology

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital seeks a qualified medical social worker to join our interdisciplinary team. You will provide developmentally appropriate psychosocial services to patients and families, aligned with the scope of practice and NASW ethics.

Licensing requirements include LSW, LISW preferred. The role emphasizes collaboration, education, and continuous quality improvement, with a focus on improving health outcomes and family support.

Qualifications

• MSW required.
• LSW licensure required; LISW preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing clinical medical social work services to patients and families.
• Provides consultation, education, and training to staff on psychosocial issues affecting health care delivery.
• Participates in education, research and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Education

MSW

Job description

Overview

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Job Description Summary

Provides developmentally appropriate, outcome-focused diagnostic and therapeutic service to patients and families in accordance with the scope of practice as defined in Chapter 4757 of the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4757.01 et seq. Practices professional social work and promotes advocacy in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics for Social Work and maintains a current Ohio Social Work license.

Essential Functions

Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides Clinical Medical Social Work services to patients and their families to improve or maintain social, emotional, functional and physical health. Provides consultation, education, and training to staff regarding psychosocial issues that impact the delivery of optimal health care services. Participates in the development and delivery of education, research and continuous quality improvement.

Education Requirement

MSW, required.

Licensure Requirement

LSW, required. LISW, preferred.

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

(not specified)

Experience

2 years clinical social work experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Working Outdoors FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

Employment Terms

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision."

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

About Us

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.