Medical Social Worker LCSW Oncology and Infusion

Oncology Social Worker (LCSW) Outpatient Oncology & Infusion Center

The Oncology Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment counseling advocacy and care coordination services to patients and families receiving treatment in an outpatient oncology and infusion center. Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary cancer care team this role supports patients throughout diagnosis treatment survivorship and end-of-life care by addressing emotional social financial and community resource needs. The Oncology Social Worker helps reduce barriers to care and promotes optimal patient outcomes quality of life and continuity of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments distress screenings and ongoing evaluations for oncology and infusion patients and their families.

• Provide individual family and supportive counseling related to cancer diagnosis treatment survivorship and adjustment to illness.

• Develop and coordinate outpatient care transition and discharge plans based on patient needs available resources and clinical recommendations.

• Collaborate with physicians nurses advanced practice providers navigators and other healthcare professionals to support patient-centered care plans.

• Assist patients with access to financial assistance programs insurance resources transportation community services and supportive care programs.

• Coordinate referrals to behavioral health hospice home care palliative care and other community-based resources as appropriate.

• Support development and implementation of survivorship care plans consistent with oncology best practices and regulatory standards.

• Document assessments interventions care plans and outcomes in the electronic medical record.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences quality initiatives and cancer program committees.

• Serve as a patient advocate while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism confidentiality and ethical practice.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program required.

• Connecticut Social Work licensure required (LCSW preferred; LMSW considered based on experience and ability to obtain clinical licensure).

• Minimum of two (2) years of social work experience in healthcare oncology infusion services ambulatory care or a related setting preferred. Relevant field placements may be considered.

• Knowledge of psychosocial oncology community resources crisis intervention care coordination and patient advocacy.

• Strong communication counseling assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

About The Cancer Center

Trinity Health Of New England is collaborating with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to strengthen and expand cancer care across the region. This relationship combines Dana-Farbers nationally recognized oncology expertise with Trinity Health Of New Englands commitment to delivering exceptional locally led care close to home. Through access to clinical specialists tumor boards educational resources and best practices patients and providers will benefit from enhanced support and innovation. Together we are building a stronger more integrated oncology program focused on clinical excellence and outstanding patient outcomes.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.