Social Worker - Oncology - Baltimore MD
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW-C | Oncology Social Worker | Medical Social Worker | Clinical Social Worker Role Summ
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- Type
- Temporary Full Time
Responsibilities
~2 min read
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
Required Licensure
Current Maryland Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) license required.
OR
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)
Required Experience
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.
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.
Location: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, Maryland
Work Model: On-Site
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
What We Offer
~1 min readPay Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience, education, certifications, and market conditions.
Benefits may include:
- Recruiter Screening
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Team/Panel Interview
- Final Leadership Review
- Offer and Pre-Employment Process
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
- Identify patient needs and develop individualized care plans and interventions
- Provide crisis counseling, suicide assessment, and short-term counseling
- Support care coordination and address social determinants of health
- Assist with complex discharge planning and mitigate psychosocial barriers
- Facilitate patient and family education and engagement
- Lead and participate in family meetings and advance care planning discussions
- Provide support around palliative care, end-of-life planning, grief, and loss
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 4, 2026
- First seen
- November 4, 2026
- Last seen
- November 4, 2026
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 57%
- Scored at
- November 4, 2026
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