Social Worker-Clinical-Oncology

Southcoast Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / Loan Forgiveness

Employee Wellbeing Program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Social Worker-Clinical-Oncology for the Cancer Center in Fall River, MA. Per Diem schedule, day shift, with potential for flexible hours. The role involves clinical social work services to oncology patients and families, addressing psychosocial barriers to care.

The candidate will assess distress, coordinate resources, and support care planning under supervision. Requires MSW and LCSW (LICSW preferred); hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Massachusetts Social Work license (LCSW) required at minimum.
• LICSW preferred; proficient in Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work services to patients and families to remove barriers to care.
• Conduct age-appropriate psychosocial assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Screen for psychological distress and provide referrals as needed.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Massachusetts Social Work license (LCSW)

LICSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Social Worker-Clinical-Oncology

Hours:Per Diem

Shift:Day shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm and 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location: Cancer Center - Fall River, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Director, Oncology Nursing or designee, provide clinical social work services to patients and families assisting to remove barriers to care by providing interventions/referrals for financial and transportation issues. Provide case management services independently including but not limited to application of clinical diagnostic, assessment or treatment knowledge or skills. Identify and address psychosocial factors that may impede the patient*s ability to optimize benefit from the health care delivery experience. Provide age specific assessments of psychological and social functioning including determining various psychiatric diagnoses according to current DSM criteria and establishing intervention plans to address the identified issue. Screen and evaluate patients and their families for psychological distress during diagnosis and disease progression.

• A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
• Current Massachusetts Social Work license at a minimum of a LCSW is required.
• LICSW preferred. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Word are required.
• Three (3) years medical/psych/SA experience required, preferably in a hospital setting.
• LCSW minimum, LICSW preferred.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.