Social Worker- Oncology

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. With full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments, you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work while benefiting from the support and resources of a world-renowned health system.  Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW-C | Oncology Social Worker | Medical Social Worker | Clinical Social Worker

 

 

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker-C (LCSW-C) provides specialized oncology social work services to patients and families navigating complex medical, emotional, psychosocial, financial, and practical challenges associated with cancer treatment. This role conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, develops individualized care plans, coordinates resources, and provides counseling and crisis intervention within a fast-paced academic healthcare environment.

 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in hospital-based social work, oncology care, palliative care, hospice services, or other specialized healthcare settings and will play a critical role in improving patient outcomes, treatment adherence, and overall patient experience.

 

 

 

• →Current Maryland Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) license required.

• Active advanced clinical social work license from another state that is equivalent to Maryland's LCSW-C.

• Candidates licensed outside Maryland must have a completed application in process with the Maryland Board prior to clearance.

• One of the following:

  • Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (CHP-SW)

  • Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C)

  • Certified Case Manager (CCM) 

• Minimum of three (3) years of hospital-based social work experience required.

• Minimum of one (1) year of Hospice or Palliative social work experience

• Experience providing psychosocial support in a healthcare setting.

• Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and developing patient-centered care plans.

• Experience with discharge planning, care coordination, and community resource management.

• Experience documenting within EPIC electronic medical record system.

• Experience working with patients coping with chronic illness, grief, and end-of-life concerns.

 

 

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.