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$32,000 · p10p90 · $500,000
this role: $73,778median $78,000
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 130 posted behavioral health roles in Fairfax, Virginia salarys. This role sits in the 45th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 5% below the Fairfax, Virginia median for behavioral health roles.
The Social Worker Case Manager assesses the biopsychosocial needs of pediatric oncology patients and coordinates their care plans with an interdisciplinary team. They also facilitate discharge planning, provide counseling, and advocate for patients to ensure successful transitions and access to necessary healthcare services.
Inova Fairfax Cancer Center is looking for a dedicated Experienced Social Worker Case Manager to join the Case Management Team to support Pediatric patients. This role will be Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. No evenings & no weekends.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
Committed to
Team
Member
Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and
Student
Loan
Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental
Health
Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life
Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave
Social Worker Case Manager 1 Job Responsibilities
Participates in the assessment of patients' biopsychosocial needs through review of patient information, personal contact with patients/families and interdisciplinary care team members. Communicates routinely with patients, families, interdisciplinary care team members and other appropriate parties with regard to the status of patients' care plans. progress toward treatment goals, identification of concerns and/or problems, problem solving and assisting with conflict resolution when necessary.
Ensures that all options available to support a successful transition and elements critical to patients' care plans have been communicated to patients/families and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to ensure continuity of care. Refers cases and issues appropriately to resolve barriers to care progression. Acts as an advocate for patients to resolve barriers to care progression.
On the basis of preliminary risk screenings, assesses the psychosocial risk factors of patients/families through the evaluation of prior functional levels, appropriateness/adequacy of support systems, reactions to illnesses and the ability to cope.
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$73,778 - $120,266/yr
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Posted
Aug 21, 2026
Closes
Aug 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
Intervenes with patients/families regarding emotional, social and financial consequences of illness and/or disability.
Serves as a resource person and provides counseling and interventions related to treatment and end of life decisions. Advocates for patient/family empowerment and independence to make autonomous healthcare decisions and access needed healthcare services.
Provides discharge planning and continuity of care for assigned patients in the acute and post-acute settings
Initiates and facilitates referrals to clinics, home healthcare, hospice, SNF, acute rehab, LTAC, TCM, medical equipment and supplies as indicated..
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, patients and families in the assessment/coordination of discharge planning needs, delivery of post-discharge planning needs, delivery of post-discharge services and transition of patients from the hospital to the discharge setting as well as ongoing care in the community.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Master's Degree in Social Work
Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical care or clinical case management.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start.
Preferred Qualifications
• One (1) year of previous inpatient, oncology experience, supporting pediatric patients.
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider.
Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve.
Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience.
And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step.
At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Market context
Virginia behavioral health roles need CSAC licensure
Behavioral-health roles in Virginia commonly draw steady demand as agencies and treatment programs look for clinicians who can support counseling, care coordination, and recovery services. These positions are competitive because a valid CSAC license is required, while a psychology or counseling degree and treatment-industry experience are preferred; benefits often include PTO and health-related coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your licensure details before applying.
