Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Virginia Oncology Associates as a Social Worker – Oncology Support in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- up identified by psychosocial needs assessment. Knowledgeable about trauma
Requirements
- year experience required working as a masters
- level prepared social worker (MSW) in a healthcare or hospital setting; oncology palliative and/or hospice experience desired. Valid and current master
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Virginia Oncology Associates as a Social Worker – Oncology Support.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Social Worker position at Us Oncology includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
This Oncology position at Us Oncology is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
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 Chesapeake, Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-informed Care, Psychosocial Assessment, Therapeutic Counseling, Oncology Support, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will assess and support the psychosocial needs of oncology patients and their families through counseling, case management, and crisis intervention. They will also facilitate support groups and serve as an expert resource for the interdisciplinary medical team.
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Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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