Pediatric Oncology Social Worker - Transform Lives

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Commitment bonus (paid over 1 year)

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC is hiring a Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning services. The role supports patients and families dealing with hospitalization, illness and treatment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Level I focuses on independent practice with supervision as needed, while Level II adds leadership, supervision, and program implementation responsibilities. Licensure in NC is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Two years of postinternship social work experience in a healthcare or social service setting required for Level I; five years for Level II.
• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential from NC.
• Knowledge of NASW ethics and licensure regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualized psychosocial treatment plans including crisis intervention and various therapy modalities.
• Provide medical/psychosocial education and coordinate posthospital services with the healthcare team.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor social workers and clinical social workers; participate in staffing and performance initiatives.

Skills

NASW ethics

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical social work

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Autonomy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, NC is hiring a Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning services. The role supports patients and families dealing with hospitalization, illness and treatment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Level I focuses on independent practice with supervision as needed, while Level II adds leadership, supervision, and program implementation responsibilities. Licensure in NC is required.