Clinical Social Worker, LICSW (Longwood

About the Role

As a member of the multidisciplinary oncology team, the Clinical Social Worker, LICSW II, provides highly skilled patient- and family-centered care through clinical psychosocial assessment and intervention, including crisis response, individual, couples, family, and group interventions, and short-term bereavement support.

• Provide biopsychosocial assessment and intervention, crisis intervention, coordinate psychosocial services, and consult to reduce cancer-related distress and improve quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers across the cancer continuum.
• Assess adaptation of families and caregivers to the patient’s illness and ensure maximum participation in care.
• Deliver evidence-based, goal-oriented, strengths-based, short-term interventions through individual, family, and group modalities.
• Identify and address high-risk psychosocial factors and strengths (e.g., suicidal/homicidal risk, domestic violence, abuse, disability, mental health conditions).
• Facilitate complex serious illness and goals-of-care conversations to promote shared decision-making and effective patient–physician communication.
• Identify and communicate systemic inequities and recommend changes to mitigate their impact on patients, families, caregivers, and the community.
• Advocate for diversity and equity, engaging in self-education and support for underserved and marginalized populations.
• Communicate clinical assessments, recommendations, and provide consultation and support to the interdisciplinary health‑care team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to manage psychosocial barriers limiting patients’ and families’ access to or engagement with recommended medical care.
• Provide education and consultation to the community regarding the impact of cancer and develop support groups or psycho educational programs in partnership with the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate patient and family/caregiver support programs or groups using evidence-based practices.
• Offer in-person and/or telehealth services (in person, phone, Zoom) based on clinical assessment.
• Provide clinical coverage during the absence of other social workers.

• Master of Social Work.
• Minimum four (4) years of social work practice, preferably in a health‑care setting with at least two (2) years in an oncology setting or with oncology patients.
• LICSW in Massachusetts (and state-specific licensing as required for the location).
• Strong knowledge of interdisciplinary teamwork and team dynamics across oncology care.
• Proficient in a wide range of behavioral health interventions addressing common issues and needs throughout the oncology continuum.
• Expertise in psychosocial care concepts, practices, and policies, applying them effectively in varied situations.
• Ability to facilitate understanding and resolution of patient/family/caregiver interpersonal conflicts and complex psychosocial or substance use concerns.
• Sound judgment in making clinical decisions guided by experience, practice policies, consultation, and evidence-based practice.
• Capacity for effective communication with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, caregivers, and community partners.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with sensitivity to diverse identities and circumstances.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, changeable work environment and role modeling for LCSW and LICSW I peers.
• Professional ethical competence, maintaining confidentiality, boundaries, and adherence to ethical, departmental, and organizational standards.
• Excellent written communication skills for clear documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Strong adherence to Division practice and administrative standards, including HIPAA and secure scheduling protocols.