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INTRODUCTION
A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work®, prioritizes team members and strives to be the best place to work in health care. This is a deeply meaningful, patient- and family-centered role embedded within a pediatric hematology and oncology ambulatory care setting. As the sole social worker on a close-knit team, you will walk alongside families during some of the most challenging seasons of their lives — connecting them with foundations, financial resources, and community support to ease the everyday burdens that don't stop when treatment does. Many pediatric patients are treated over a span of 3–5 years and continue to be seen long after active treatment ends, making long-term relationship-building and consistent follow-up a cornerstone of this role. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of providers, nurse navigators, nurses, and child life specialists. This is a role where your work directly gives families more time to simply be present with their loved one.
Position Summary
This position develops, coordinates and provides social work services to patients and families who are faced with social, emotional and situational stressors precipitated by illness, injury, and/or disability. The goal is to aid in adaptation and empower the patient and the family to participate to the fullest of their abilities in the discharge planning process. This position provides developmentally appropriate care for the population that it serves which includes planning for the safe discharge and continuity of care, the ability to recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages as well as the physically disabled, mentally ill, chronically ill and terminally ill patient.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Processes and facilitates the assessment with analysis of functional and psychological needs of the patient within the framework of his/her developmental stage, functional abilities, cultural milieu, and support network. Assessment of the relationship of the patient's medical needs to the patient's home situation, financial resources, and availability of community resources. Assessment of the social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care. Assessment includes: initial assessments, behavioral observations, test (MMSE, depression screening, substance abuse screening), resource identification - strength based, collection and analysis of information to determine an individual’s treatment needs.
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Formulates a plan of intervention acceptable to the patient, family, and health care team. Facilitate adjustments to the plan of care when necessary to promote enhanced outcomes. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to develop, manage, and communicate patient needs and discharge plans.
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Documents all interventions in the patient medical record both timely and accurately including all elements of the transitional care plan to include the discharge plan.
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Provides advocacy, assistance, support, counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families. Facilitates hospital-sponsored support groups.
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Functions in a liaison role between the hospital and community in making community resources available to the patient and family.
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Maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other program benefits to assist patients with discharge planning and choices. Knowledge of contemporary behavioral health and system theories relevant to health care, end of life dynamics, and interventions; grief and bereavement counseling, substance abuse identification and interventions, support of victims of abuse, neglect, or violence. Provides professional education to staff and community.
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Gather / assessing information, apply counseling and developmental theories, utilizing diagnostic frameworks, and engage in collaborative treatment planning.
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Has freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Positions are facility based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Home health agencies, nursing homes, insurance providers, volunteer services, county and governmental agencies and medical supply companies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide psychosocial support and care coordination for hematology and oncology patients and families
- Connect patients and families with foundations and financial assistance programs to address ongoing expenses
- Manage a daily caseload of approximately 4–5 families, with up to 3–4 inpatient and up to 8 outpatient clinic appointments
- Conduct long-term follow-up with patients, including those who have completed active treatment
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including patient navigators and a child life specialist
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field (requirement is based on business need and regulatory compliance, all positions may not have this requirement).
Requires a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (equivalent*) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or have a MSW with the requirement to become licensed within 6 months of hire date. An equivalent license applies to states that do not recognize an LMSW; therefore, the employee must possess a Master’s Degree and be a Licensed Social Worker. For assignments in an acute care setting, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 3 years acute care hospital experience. Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Social Worker MSW in the specialty area.
Must have knowledge of government/community resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care or any other applicable resources/services. Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, human relations skills and time management skills. In acute care, must be able to work flexible hours and take rotating call after hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in pediatric and/or oncology social work strongly preferred
- Comfort working independently while remaining connected to a supportive leadership team
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred
SCHEDULE
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
INTRODUCTION
A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work®, prioritizes team members and strives to be the best place to work in health care. This is a deeply meaningful, patient- and family-centered role embedded within a pediatric hematology and oncology ambulatory care setting. As the sole social worker on a close-knit team, you will walk alongside families during some of the most challenging seasons of their lives — connecting them with foundations, financial resources, and community support to ease the everyday burdens that don't stop when treatment does. Many pediatric patients are treated over a span of 3–5 years and continue to be seen long after active treatment ends, making long-term relationship-building and consistent follow-up a cornerstone of this role. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of providers, nurse navigators, nurses, and child life specialists. This is a role where your work directly gives families more time to simply be present with their loved one.
Position Summary
This position develops, coordinates and provides social work services to patients and families who are faced with social, emotional and situational stressors precipitated by illness, injury, and/or disability. The goal is to aid in adaptation and empower the patient and the family to participate to the fullest of their abilities in the discharge planning process. This position provides developmentally appropriate care for the population that it serves which includes planning for the safe discharge and continuity of care, the ability to recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages as well as the physically disabled, mentally ill, chronically ill and terminally ill patient.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Processes and facilitates the assessment with analysis of functional and psychological needs of the patient within the framework of his/her developmental stage, functional abilities, cultural milieu, and support network. Assessment of the relationship of the patient's medical needs to the patient's home situation, financial resources, and availability of community resources. Assessment of the social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care. Assessment includes: initial assessments, behavioral observations, test (MMSE, depression screening, substance abuse screening), resource identification - strength based, collection and analysis of information to determine an individual’s treatment needs.
-
Formulates a plan of intervention acceptable to the patient, family, and health care team. Facilitate adjustments to the plan of care when necessary to promote enhanced outcomes. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to develop, manage, and communicate patient needs and discharge plans.
-
Documents all interventions in the patient medical record both timely and accurately including all elements of the transitional care plan to include the discharge plan.
-
Provides advocacy, assistance, support, counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families. Facilitates hospital-sponsored support groups.
-
Functions in a liaison role between the hospital and community in making community resources available to the patient and family.
-
Maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other program benefits to assist patients with discharge planning and choices. Knowledge of contemporary behavioral health and system theories relevant to health care, end of life dynamics, and interventions; grief and bereavement counseling, substance abuse identification and interventions, support of victims of abuse, neglect, or violence. Provides professional education to staff and community.
-
Gather / assessing information, apply counseling and developmental theories, utilizing diagnostic frameworks, and engage in collaborative treatment planning.
-
Has freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Positions are facility based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Home health agencies, nursing homes, insurance providers, volunteer services, county and governmental agencies and medical supply companies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide psychosocial support and care coordination for hematology and oncology patients and families
- Connect patients and families with foundations and financial assistance programs to address ongoing expenses
- Manage a daily caseload of approximately 4–5 families, with up to 3–4 inpatient and up to 8 outpatient clinic appointments
- Conduct long-term follow-up with patients, including those who have completed active treatment
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including patient navigators and a child life specialist
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field (requirement is based on business need and regulatory compliance, all positions may not have this requirement).
Requires a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (equivalent*) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or have a MSW with the requirement to become licensed within 6 months of hire date. An equivalent license applies to states that do not recognize an LMSW; therefore, the employee must possess a Master’s Degree and be a Licensed Social Worker. For assignments in an acute care setting, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 3 years acute care hospital experience. Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Social Worker MSW in the specialty area.
Must have knowledge of government/community resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care or any other applicable resources/services. Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, human relations skills and time management skills. In acute care, must be able to work flexible hours and take rotating call after hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in pediatric and/or oncology social work strongly preferred
- Comfort working independently while remaining connected to a supportive leadership team
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred
SCHEDULE
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Who's Hiring
- LiveWell Homecare Agency646L
- US Department of Veterans Affairs296
- LifeStance Health62
- Brave Health54
- International SOS Government Medical Services42
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social worker jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Active state licensure such as LSW, LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent credential
- Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing individualized service plans
- Proficiency with electronic case management or electronic health record systems
- Knowledge of mandatory reporting laws and child or adult protective services procedures
- Strong crisis intervention skills and experience coordinating community referrals
Tips for Your Social Worker Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensure level
Employers sort candidates by licensure, so lead with your credential, the issuing state, and expiration date at the top of your resume. A BSW applying for an LCSW-required role wastes both your time and theirs, so match your license to each posting before applying.
Highlight documentation and caseload systems
Social worker job listings increasingly name specific platforms like Apricot, EHR systems, or state SACWIS databases as requirements. Call out the systems you have logged hours in so hiring managers don't have to guess whether your experience transfers to their environment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists social worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show supervision hours if you need them
Many candidates are still accumulating post-graduate supervised hours toward full licensure. State clearly how many hours you have completed, who supervises you, and your expected licensure date so employers can plan around your timeline rather than screen you out.
Prepare a scenario-based interview answer bank
Social worker interviews lean heavily on behavioral and situational questions about crisis de-escalation, mandatory reporting decisions, and ethical conflicts. Draft two or three concrete examples from your fieldwork or internship for each scenario type before any interview.
Negotiate continuing education as a benefit
Licensure renewal requires documented continuing education hours, which cost money and time. When discussing offers, ask specifically whether the employer covers CEU fees, provides paid time for trainings, or reimburses professional association dues alongside salary.
Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most social workers?
The companies hiring the most social workers right now include LiveWell Homecare Agency, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and LifeStance Health, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hospital systems, county government agencies, and community mental health centers consistently account for the highest volume of postings nationwide.
How many social worker jobs are remote?
About 41% of social worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote roles concentrated heavily in telehealth counseling, care coordination, and utilization review. Field-based positions in child welfare, school settings, and residential programs remain almost entirely in-person given the nature of direct client contact those roles require.
How do you become a social worker?
Earn a bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, then apply for your state's entry-level license. For clinical roles, complete a master's in social work, accumulate the required post-graduate supervised hours, and pass your state's clinical licensure exam. Each state sets its own hour requirements and exam standards, so check your state licensing board directly for exact thresholds.
How do you get hired as a social worker with little experience?
Lead with your field practicum placements and describe the populations you served, the assessment tools you used, and any outcomes you contributed to rather than listing generic duties. Case aide, community health worker, and residential counselor roles are common entry points that build documented direct-practice hours. Volunteering with crisis lines or harm reduction programs also signals commitment to employers evaluating candidates without a full work history.
What does the social worker interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your licensure status and availability, followed by a panel interview with a supervisor and sometimes a peer. Expect scenario-based questions testing your judgment on mandatory reporting, dual-relationship ethics, and safety planning. Some agencies add a brief written exercise or ask you to walk through a case conceptualization before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to social worker jobs?
You can find and apply to social worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialization, and location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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