Clinical Social Worker (NYC) - Main Campus

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$77k-$119k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

About Us

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages.

Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it.

MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking to hire a Clinical Social Worker II for our growing team in New York City, join us!

Role Overview

Conduct screening and bio-psychosocial assessment of patients and families undergoing radiation oncology treatment to assess their distress & develop ongoing clinical plans.

Provide clinical interventions and modification of the psychosocial plan, ongoing clinical assessments, advocacy, and assistance with resources for patients and their families.

  • Collaborate with an interprofessional team to address ongoing patient needs.
  • Assist patients/families in accessing appropriate psychosocial services along the continuum of care.
  • Identify the unique needs of assigned service; develop and implement appropriate interventions and programs.

Produce quality documentation in the medical record and all written correspondence; and prepare Philanthropic Budget Sheets and other departmental-related documentation.

Focus on professional development through supervision of student interns; participating in team consultation, teaching and research, presentations at national conferences, and contributions to the social work/oncology literature.

  • Participate and serve on department-wide committees.
  • Work with Supervisor, Practice Group Leader and/or Director of Social Work on special projects as assigned.

Key Qualifications

  • A Masters degree in Social Work and NY-LMSW are both required.
  • Experience in oncology and/or palliative care in a hospital setting preferred

Core Skills

Strong clinical skills with individuals, families, and groups are essential.

Strong Presentation Skills

  • Experience in oncology and/or palliative care in a hospital setting.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

  • Location: Main campus, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
  • Reporting to the Manager, Social Work

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Compensation Philosophy

Benefits

  • If you'd like to learn more about our Social Work department, click here for more information!
  • Pay Range: $77,100.00 - $119,400.00
  • FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Social Worker will conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and develop clinical plans for patients undergoing radiation oncology treatment. They will also collaborate with interprofessional teams to provide ongoing clinical interventions, advocacy, and resource assistance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid NY-LMSW license. Previous experience in oncology or palliative care within a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical social workPatient advocacyInterprofessional collaborationCase managementCrisis interventionTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Social Worker (NYC) - Main Campus at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,477 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,477 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$77k–$119kSocial Work median $74k (middle half $68k–$84k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York598 active6,577 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 6% offer loan repayment659 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,573 in the last 30 days1,495 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,477 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,477 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 11.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 64% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.