Clinical Oncology Social Worker

1 month ago
Oregon — HybridFull TimeOncology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Oregon Health & Science University as a Clinical Oncology Social Worker in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • term, evidence
  • based clinical behavioral health interventions to patients and/or their support person(s) in health care settings. Works to coordinate transition to long
  • term counseling support in the community for patients requiring long
  • term follow

Requirements

  • term counseling skills. Crisis Intervention skills Effective communication skills, including conflict resolution and de
  • escalation techniques. Critical thinking and problem
  • solving skills Demonstrated understanding of Trauma informed and patient
  • centered care. Ability to practice with minimal supervision using sound clinical judgement. Demonstrated knowledge of anti

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join Oregon Health & Science University as a Clinical Oncology Social Worker.

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentBrief Supportive CounselingCare CoordinationCrisis InterventionAdvocacyGrief SupportBereavement SupportBehavioral Health InterventionsConflict ResolutionDe-escalation TechniquesCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingTrauma Informed CarePatient-Centered CareClinical JudgementAnti-Oppressive Practices
HealthcareSocial Servicesvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Oncology Social Worker at Oregon Health & Science University a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Oncology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

This Oncology position at Oregon Health & Science University 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.

Remote physician positions in Oncology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Biopsychosocial Assessment, Brief Supportive Counseling, Care Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Grief Support, Bereavement Support, Behavioral Health Interventions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Oncology Clinical Social Worker (OCSW) acts as a core member of the multi-disciplinary oncology team, providing direct treatment and service coordination for patients and families facing psychosocial adjustment difficulties related to illness, injury, or disability. This float position supports ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Remote Work. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Oncology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Oregon Health & Science University

Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
0-2

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Flexible Remote Work
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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