LCSW III, Oncology

Sutter Health

1 month ago

California$116K - $157KPart TimeOncology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a LCSW III – Oncology, No Weekends in United States. We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SSMC-Sutter Solano Medical Center Position Overview: This position is specifically for the Cancer Center - outpatient.

Key Responsibilities

provide education to staff and other hospital departments and participate on committees.

develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.

develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.

provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of newborns, children, adolescents, adults a.

Requirements

specific needs of newborns, children, adolescents, adults and elders. Knowledge of palliative care, goals of care discussions, and the psychosocial needs of the patient and family at end

risk population. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Part Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Weekend Requirements: None

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $116K - $157K

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sutter Health in United States.

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionShort Term CounselingResource LinkageCare Transitions PlanningPsycho-educationSupport Group FacilitationInterdisciplinary Team ConsultationLiaisonDischarge PlanningGoals of Care ConversationsMotivational InterviewingGrief CounselingEnd of Life SupportAdvocacy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCSW III, Oncology at Sutter Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Oncology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Oncology — Psychologist Career Context

This Oncology position at Sutter Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

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

Sutter Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $56k to $75k annually.

This is approximately 83% below the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Biopsychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Short Term Counseling, Resource Linkage, Care Transitions Planning, Psycho-education, Support Group Facilitation, Interdisciplinary Team Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves providing comprehensive psychosocial support, including assessment, crisis intervention, short-term counseling, and resource linkage for oncology patients and their families across all ages. The social worker also participates in interdisciplinary treatment teams, facilitates goal...

Benefits package: Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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