Oncology Social Worker: Care Navigator & Support

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking an Oncology Social Worker (LCSW) for the Outpatient Oncology & Infusion Center in Hartford. The role delivers psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, and care coordination to patients and families affected by cancer.

The full-time Day Shift involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care, addressing emotional, social, financial, and resource needs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Connecticut Social Work licensure required (LCSW preferred; LMSW considered based on experience).
• Minimum of two years of healthcare/ oncology-related social work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychosocial oncology, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, distress screenings, and ongoing evaluations for oncology and infusion patients and their families.
• Provide individual, family, and supportive counseling related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and adjustment to illness.
• Develop and coordinate outpatient care transition and discharge plans based on patient needs and resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, navigators, and other professionals to support patient-centered care plans.
• Assist patients with access to financial resources, insurance, transportation, and community services.
• Coordinate referrals to behavioral health, hospice, home care, and palliative care as appropriate.
• Support survivorship care plans aligned with oncology best practices and standards.
• Document assessments, interventions, care plans, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and cancer program committees.
• Advocate for patients while maintaining confidentiality and ethical practice.

Skills

Strong communication

Counseling

Assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care coordination

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking an Oncology Social Worker (LCSW) for the Outpatient Oncology & Infusion Center in Hartford. The role delivers psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, and care coordination to patients and families affected by cancer.

The full-time Day Shift involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care, addressing emotional, social, financial, and resource needs.