Oncology Social Worker: Patient Advocate & Care Navigator

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for the Simms Mann Center for Integrative Oncology in Santa Monica. You will provide direct psychosocial care, resource navigation, and case management across oncology care, working with an interdisciplinary team to support diverse patients and families.

The role requires travel between UCLA Health locations and delivers direct services, therapy, and community education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
• Knowledge of psychosocial and rehabilitation issues in cancer care.
• Experience in oncology or medical settings preferred.
• Ability to travel to multiple UCLA Health locations.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, case management, counseling and on-call services.
• Lead therapy groups and participate in community education.
• Assist patients and families navigating the healthcare system.
• Coordinate referrals to social, financial, home health and hospice services.
• Contribute to program development, outreach and evaluation.
• Supervise interns and volunteers in clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Psychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Travel to multiple UCLA Health sites

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA)

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for the Simms Mann Center for Integrative Oncology in Santa Monica. You will provide direct psychosocial care, resource navigation, and case management across oncology care, working with an interdisciplinary team to support diverse patients and families.

The role requires travel between UCLA Health locations and delivers direct services, therapy, and community education.