Inpatient Oncology Social Worker — Compassionate Care Leader

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Oncology Inpatient Social Worker to deliver comprehensive psychosocial support in inpatient oncology units and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient and family care.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work and are LICSWs, with at least one year in health/mental health settings. A sign-on bonus is available, and the role emphasizes discharge planning and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school.
• LICSW
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical consultations, psychosocial evaluations, and interventions primarily in inpatient units, ensuring timely care.
• Supports discharge planning and coordination with social determinants of health.
• Educates other disciplines about barriers to care and facilitates access to community resources.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences; may train students/trainees.

Skills

LICSW

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Oncology Inpatient Social Worker to deliver comprehensive psychosocial support in inpatient oncology units and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient and family care.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work and are LICSWs, with at least one year in health/mental health settings. A sign-on bonus is available, and the role emphasizes discharge planning and care coordination.