Social Worker MSW

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

Conducts a psycho-social assessment of newly diagnosed cancer patients to identify needs and develop an appropriate social service plan for each client and their family.

Answer consults in a timely manner.

Assists with the non-medical aspect of their care (transportation, financial, insurance, disability, prescriptions, resources, referrals, paperwork).

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years full-time medical social work experience.
• Preferably with oncology caseload.
• Experience facilitating support groups and program development.
• Knowledge of oncology referral services.

Education Requirements

• Requires a Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) or comparable degree accepted for grandfather clause in NJ licensure legislation.

License/Certification Requirements

• Current NJ SW License – (NEW JERSEY SOCIAL WORKER), LSW.

Salary Min ($)

USD $29.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $48.00