Oncology Social Worker (LISW/LPCC) – Discharge & Support

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a licensed social worker LISW/LPCC to support inpatients, outpatients and families at James Cancer Hospital. You will perform psychosocial assessments and provide counseling, crisis intervention and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions.

Minimum qualifications include MSW and Ohio licensure; strong collaboration with medical teams and community linkages to resources. Regular, fulltime role with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited graduate program and Ohio licensure (LISW/LPCC) or equivalent.
• Strong assessment and counseling skills with crisis intervention experience.
• Experience coordinating discharge planning and community referrals.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and counseling to patients and families.
• Deliver crisis intervention and support for medical and emotional needs.
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling and crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Community resource linkage

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a licensed social worker LISW/LPCC to support inpatients, outpatients and families at James Cancer Hospital. You will perform psychosocial assessments and provide counseling, crisis intervention and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions.

Minimum qualifications include MSW and Ohio licensure; strong collaboration with medical teams and community linkages to resources. Regular, fulltime role with 40 hours weekly.