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WVU Medicine
Bridgeport, West Virginia

Social Worker -Cancer Center

Social WorkerIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Day shift. Cancer center. Help patients and families cope. Full benefits. 40 hours/week.

Join WVU Medicine as a Social Worker -Cancer Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Key Responsibilities

  • They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
  • Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and community strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.

Requirements

  • EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.
  • Master's degree in social work or related field 2.
  • Certification in Case Management 2.

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Work with WVU Medicine in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionCase ManagementCounselingTreatment PlanningGroup TherapyDischarge PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationElectronic Medical RecordsPatient EducationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker -Cancer Center position at WVU Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Social Worker Career Context

In West Virginia, Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$90k across 44 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (7,408 listings).

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

West Virginia's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — West Virginia ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

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About WVU Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Morgantown, WV
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off