Job Description

General Summary

The Oncology Social Worker is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the patients in the cancer center. Provides care to those patientswiththe social work process, and coordinated patient care withother healthcare team members, according to the established standards. Performs counseling, crisis intervention, and as necessary, assists with discharge planning services to University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC)for patients of all ages and their families. Performs psychosocial assessments, plans for, and implementsor refers toidentified services for patients.There is reasonable anticipation that employees in this position will not be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of UM BWMC by dedicating oneself toproviding the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports todesignated Managerand Medical Director of the cancer program

Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work. Currently licensed or license eligible in the State of Maryland. Previous experience in an oncology setting preferred. LCSW-C and OSW-C preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.