Senior Oncology Social Worker (LICSW II)

Boston While Black; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, located in Boston, seeks a skilled Clinical Social Worker, LICSW II, to provide biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions for cancer patients and families. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering both in-person and telehealth psychosocial care across the cancer trajectory.

The role emphasizes crisis response, bereavement support, and collaboration with diverse care partners.

Qualifications

• MSW required with LICSW licensure or eligibility.
• 4 years of social work practice; oncology setting preferred.
• Experience with crisis response and bereavement support.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and provide short-term interventions.
• Deliver crisis response, individual, couples, family, and group work.
• Coordinate psychosocial services and consult with the care team.
• Facilitate advanced care planning conversations and bereavement support.
• Maintain documentation in the EMR and participate in program development.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Individual therapy

Couples therapy

Family therapy

Group interventions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural humility/diversity

Clinical documentation

Telehealth/virtual care

Education

Master of Social Work

Tools

EMR

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, located in Boston, seeks a skilled Clinical Social Worker, LICSW II, to provide biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions for cancer patients and families. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering both in-person and telehealth psychosocial care across the cancer trajectory.

The role emphasizes crisis response, bereavement support, and collaboration with diverse care partners.