LCSW Clinical Social Worker: Discharge & Counseling

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Social Worker to provide clinical services to patients and families in ambulatory oncology. The role involves biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to resolve barriers to care.

Required credentials include a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Massachusetts LCSW licensure, with strong written and verbal communication skills and basic computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Current Massachusetts LCSW licensure is required.
• Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment and discharge planning.
• Excellent written and communication skills; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical service to patients and families through individual, family, or group work.
• Identifies resources and makes referrals when necessary.
• Collaborates with physicians, care coordinators, and discharge planners to resolve barriers to discharge or treatment.
• Advocates for patients and families navigating the health care system.
• Documents information to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to departmental policies and demonstrates professional standards.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Data analysis

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Massachusetts LCSW licensure

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Social Worker to provide clinical services to patients and families in ambulatory oncology. The role involves biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to resolve barriers to care.

Required credentials include a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Massachusetts LCSW licensure, with strong written and verbal communication skills and basic computer proficiency.