Clinical Social Worker - Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT)

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Clinical Social Worker III to join the Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy program. You will provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, care coordination, and caregiver support for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, risk assessment, discharge planning, education, and advocacy to improve coping, quality of life, and treatment outcomes within a

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia preferred.
• CSW Level 3 requires minimum of three years of clinical social work experience with at least one year in a specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and risk assessments.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transition planning.
• Connect patients and families with community and financial resources.
• Educate patients, family members, staff and social work students; advocate for patients and families.
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical social work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Psychosocial assessment

Communication with patients

Care coordination

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

The Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Cellular Therapy Clinical Social Worker serves as an integral member of a highly specialized multidisciplinary team caring for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies. This role provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, counseling, care coordination, caregiver support, and resource navigation to patients and families facing complex, life‑threatening illnesses throughout all phases of treatment and recovery including end-of-life.

The successful candidate will build therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, conduct psychosocial evaluations and risk assessments, identify barriers to treatment, facilitate discharge and transition planning, connect families with community and financial resources, and provide evidence-based interventions that promote coping, resilience, and quality of life. The social worker collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, care coordinators, and community partners to ensure safe, patient-centered care and optimize treatment outcomes.

This position requires advanced clinical judgment, strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and expertise in addressing the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges associated with transplant and cellular therapy. The role also contributes to program development, caregiver support initiatives, patient education, advocacy efforts, and continuous improvement activities that advance comprehensive psychosocial care within the transplant program.

The purpose of the Clinical Social Worker 3 (MSW) position is to provide both direct patient care to patients and families and assist in the coordination of team delivered services.

The Clinical Social Worker 3 will complete a psychosocial assessment; develop treatment plans that are congruent with the overall health care plan; provide psychosocial intervention; educate patients, their family members, staff and social work students; facilitate compliance with treatment; work with the community to provide needed services; and coordinate discharge planning activities.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia preferred

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED: CSW Level 3: minimum of three (3) years of clinical social work experience with at least one (1) year in a specialty practice area

Experience PREFERRED: Clinical social work experience in an acute care setting preferred

Education/training REQUIRED: Master of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required: Initiate patient/family intervention based on self‑assessment of service need(s).

Initiate community/facility referrals based on identified patient/family needs.

Initiate consultation with facility staff regarding psychosocial patient/family needs.

Contact the appropriate Social Services Department to report suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation cases.

Develop intervention plans and related interventions with patients/families/significant others.

Initiate education activities with and for facility staff.

Contribute to quality improvement activities through self‑analysis of services and needs.

Participate in service area meetings, training, and patient care conferences.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

Eligible LCSW team members may provide clinical supervision to Social Work Supervisees pursuing licensure, on a voluntary basis.

Eligible MSW team members may provide field instruction to current MSW students, on a voluntary basis.

Additional position requirements: Depending on the unit assignment, may be required to work alternate schedules, weekends and/or holidays, and take call. May be required to work alternate unit assignments, including at other clinical locations.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) 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

Compensation Grade Ranges: Clinical Social Worker 2: $58,697.60 - $87,942.40 Clinical Social Worker 3: $62,420.80 - $96,740.80 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Grade Ranges: Clinical Social Worker 2: $58,697.60 - $87,942.40 Clinical Social Worker 3: $62,420.80 - $96,740.80 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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