Social Worker for Oncology, 32 hrs/wk

Company: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

* Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
* Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
* Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
* One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
* Consistently certified as great place to work
* A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
* Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

About Social Services

At Cincinnati Children's, our clinical social workers understand that managing any type of illness or hospitalization is a stressful experience. As members on every medical team, the clinical social workers provide ongoing support and counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and connection to community resources.

Who We Are

The clinical social workers are all licensed professionals who provide specialized expertise on the medical teams. We are guided by our core values which include promotion of self-determination, dignity and respect for all beliefs and cultures, and supporting the strengths of patients and families in their pursuit of health and wellbeing. There are over 150 clinical social workers within the Social Service Division at Cincinnati Children's serving patients and families through their inpatient hospitalization(s) and providing ongoing services in the outpatient settings.

What We Do

Families and caregivers with children that are coping with a medical condition can experience difficulties and hardships that impact their emotional, social, and financial well-being. Families and caregivers may also find challenges as they navigate through the complex medical system. Our clinical social workers provide comprehensive services to assist patients & families through their journey. The clinical social worker can assist with topics such as:

* Emotional support and counseling
* Family issues or conflicts
* A new diagnosis
* Crisis intervention
* Care coordination and treatment planning with the medical team
* Discharge coordination
* Grief, loss, or end of life issues
* Safety concerns
* Access to community resources
* Resources to address financial difficulties

About Oncology:

The Division of Oncology is part of the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute. The Division of Oncology is a nationally recognized expert in the development of new therapies for pediatric cancers, leading new clinical trials through the Children's Oncology Group, the NCI Phase I/Pilot Consortium, and the Department of Defense-funded Neurofibromatosis Consortium.

Schedule: 32 hours per week, 8AM-4:30PM -- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, off on Wednesdays.

* Please note the salary posted below is based on working 40 hours per week. The Social Worker job is salaried. To give perspective, the hourly start rate is $28.58, or $59,446.40 annually. Thus 32 hours/week salary range for this part-time job is $47,557.12 - $67,808.00.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Psychosocial Assessment-


* Resource Support-


* Psychosocial Interventions-


* Interdisciplinary Collaboration-


* Collaboration-



JOB QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree in Social Work


* LSW License



Market Leading Benefits Including*:

* Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.


* Competitive retirement plans


* Tuition reimbursement for continuing education


* Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners


* Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs


* Referral bonus program for current staff!


* Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group


* Physical and mental health wellness programs


* Relocation assistance available for qualified positions


* Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Social Service

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

0.8

Weekly Hours

32

* Expected Starting Pay Range
* Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$59,446.40 - $75,982.40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

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