Social Worker LCSW - Pediatric Oncology

Ochsner Health

2 months ago

LouisianaFull TimeOncology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ochsner Health as a Social Worker LCSW - Pediatric Oncology in United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

based services. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

Requirements

inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Education Required

Master's in social work (MSW) Work Experience Required

5 years of related experience Preferred

Experience in a medical social work field. Certifications Required

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Social Worker LCSW - Pediatric Oncology.

Key Skills

Advanced Clinical Social Work PracticePsychosocial FunctioningAssessmentTreatmentMulti-disciplinary Treatment PlanningDischarge PlanningPsychotherapeutic SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMedical TerminologyManaged Care KnowledgePublic Programs KnowledgeComputer ProficiencyVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOn-Call RotationPatient Care Plan

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker LCSW - Pediatric Oncology at Ochsner Health a 4.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Oncology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Oncology — Psychologist Career Context

This Oncology position at Ochsner Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice, Psychosocial Functioning, Assessment, Treatment, Multi-disciplinary Treatment Planning, Discharge Planning, Psychotherapeutic Skills, Interpersonal Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves advanced clinical social work practice in a medical setting, focusing on assessment, treatment of mental/emotional disorders, multi-disciplinary treatment planning, and coordinating complex discharge plans using company and community services. Key duties include interviewing and a...

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