Job Description

This is a 40 hour/week (4 -10 hour days) inpatient social work position on an oncology floor covering all 50 beds with two other full time social workers. These social workers also work closely with the psychosocial teams at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and may provide one on one support to patient and/or caregiver/s, as well as group work.

The Oncology Clinical Social Worker will be responsible for:

• Providing social work support to patients and families with a high incidence of economic need, and social and medical complexity who are receiving ongoing oncological care or who have recently received a new diagnosis.
• Comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, coordination of care, linkages to community services, psycho-education and management of family issues including child protection and domestic violence, as well as ongoing grief and loss support

To qualify, you must have:

• A Master's degree in Social Work
• LCSW Licensure in state of MA, LICSW preferred
• Medical Social Work experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment

The position is 100% onsite, and eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours,

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