Oncology Ambulatory Care Lead - Social Work

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks an Ambulatory Social Work Team Lead for Oncology to provide clinical leadership and mentoring to RN Care Coordinators and Social Workers across outpatient clinics in Richmond, VA.

The role supports daily clinical needs, complex case consultation, and best practices in oncological social work, while coordinating coverage and improving team retention and collaboration with cancer service line professionals.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible (Nursing only).
• Current LCSW licensure in Virginia required.
• Clinical Social Work licensure not applicable for nursing track or combined roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to RN Care Coordinators and Social Workers.
• Facilitate patient care, problem-solving, and appropriate use of resources.
• Contribute to clinical, quality, and financial performance of the department.
• Escalate issues to Massey leadership and coordinate daily coverage as needed.
• Support front-line staff and interdisciplinary teams in oncology care coordination.

Skills

RN licensure

LCSW licensure

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Master of Nursing (MSN) preferred

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks an Ambulatory Social Work Team Lead for Oncology to provide clinical leadership and mentoring to RN Care Coordinators and Social Workers across outpatient clinics in Richmond, VA.

The role supports daily clinical needs, complex case consultation, and best practices in oncological social work, while coordinating coverage and improving team retention and collaboration with cancer service line professionals.