Social Worker (LICSW)- Oncology

15 days ago
United States$104,499.20 /HrOncology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Southcoast Health System, Inc. as a Social Worker (LICSW)- Oncology in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide case management services independently including but not limited to application of clinical diagnostic, assessment or treatment knowledge or skills.
  • Duties include conducting behavioral health assessments and providing behavior health treatment including individual and family psychotherapy utilizing brief treatment modalities.

Requirements

  • Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Provide case management services independently including but not limited to application of clinical diagnostic, assessment or treatment knowledge or skills.
  • Duties include conducting behavioral health assessments and providing behavior health treatment including individual and family psychotherapy utilizing brief treatment modalities.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
  • Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Southcoast Health System, Inc. as a Social Worker (LICSW)- Oncology.

Key Skills

Clinical social workCase managementBehavioral health assessmentPsychotherapyCrisis interventionDiagnostic assessmentTreatment planningMulti-disciplinary team collaborationElectronic medical record documentationOncology supportPsychological distress screeningPatient advocacy
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (LICSW)- Oncology at Southcoast Health System 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.

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 Southcoast Health System 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.

Compensation Analysis

Southcoast Health System lists compensation for this physician position at $74k to $104k annually.

This is approximately 76% below the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($74k–$104k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical social work, Case management, Behavioral health assessment, Psychotherapy, Crisis intervention, Diagnostic assessment, Treatment planning, Multi-disciplinary team collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide clinical social work services including behavioral health assessments, psychotherapy, and case management for oncology patients. Assist patients and families in removing barriers to care by coordinating interventions and referrals for financial and transportation needs.

Benefits package: Competitive pay, Comprehensive benefits package, Generous earned time off, Employee wellbeing program, 403b retirement plan, Company match, Tuition assistance, Federal loan forgiveness programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Southcoast Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bedford, Massachusetts
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous earned time off
Employee wellbeing program
403b retirement plan
Company match
Tuition assistance
Federal loan forgiveness programs
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

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15d ago