Pays $64k-$92kSocial Worker market median is ~$80k (12 jobs) · Top 25% in Oncology (Social Work) for work-life (6.7/10, vs 66 in this specialty)

Care Manager Social Worker - Oncology Services

Social Worker Top 25% in Oncology (Social Work)No weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:40pm. Oncology care management social work. Maryland.

Join Frederick Health as a Oncology Social Worker – M-F, No Weekends in Maryland, United States. Frederick Health is seeking a full-time Care Manager Social Worker for our Oncology Services. This is a Monday to Friday 8am to 4:40pm or 8:30am to 5pm role.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $64K - $92K
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Educational Assistance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Frederick Health in Maryland, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Care Manager Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care coordination for oncology patients across acute and ambulatory settings. They work within an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans, identify barriers to care, and ensure effective utilization of healthcare resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work with a current Maryland license and possess three to five years of relevant healthcare experience. Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills are required to manage complex patient needs and collaborate effectively with medical providers.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Care managementPsychosocial assessmentCare coordinationCritical thinkingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient advocacyTime managementCommunication skillsCustomer serviceProblem-solvingResource utilizationDischarge planningRisk stratificationDocumentationRegulatory compliance

Oncology — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 12% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Care Manager Social Worker - Oncology Services at Frederick Health a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (Social Work) — ranked against 66 active Oncology (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.7/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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About Frederick Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Frederick, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off