Oncology Social Worker - Part Time
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Salary Range: $37.54/hr
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: New York CancerCare - New York, NY 10022Salary Range: $37.54 - $37.54 HourlyOncology Social Worker – Part Time (New York) This is a hybrid position and will require both in-person and remote work Salary - $37.54 - hourly CancerCare is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services, including resource navigation, individual counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications, and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. CancerCare seeks a part-time Oncology Social Worker for the New York City Office, which is located at 485 Madison Ave. The hybrid position is part-time, with at least one in-office day, and would work the following schedule: 2 days - 9 am to 5 pm 1 day - 11 am to 7 pm The Oncology Social Worker will be responsible for: Providing immediate assistance and support to cancer patients, caregivers, and/or those who are bereaved, contacting CancerCare via a national toll-free Hopeline Providing individual counseling (in-person, via Zoom, and/or telephone), as well as support groups (in-person, via Zoom, telephone, and/or message board) Providing resource navigation via telephone to people with cancer and Addressing client needs by conducting timely and effective psychosocial assessments and evaluations as needed Utilizes knowledge of community resources to refer clients to appropriate services to ensure continuity and quality of care Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols Participating in local presentations, workshops, health fairs, fundraising, walks, and community events (in-person and via Zoom) Upholding the CancerCare brand and philosophy
Qualifications
Minimum of one-year post-master’s social work experience, previous medical social work experience strongly preferred Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred Qualified applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work; a Licensed Master of Social Work credential in New York is REQUIRED A background in health, hospice, or mental health settings delivering intervention to clients coping with chronic and acute life-threatening illness, as well as with the bereaved, is required.
Knowledge of medical and psychosocial aspects of cancer is preferred A willingness to work with clients who are experiencing stress and trauma in their lives as a result of coping with chronic and life-threatening illnesses Excellent communication (both oral and written), highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write quickly, clearly, and compellingly Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Zoom) as well as the ability to utilize multiple programs simultaneously Please provide a cover letter with your resume.
This job posting provides a general list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It does not represent a contract for employment, and CancerCare reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without notice.
CancerCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our staff and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Provide immediate psychosocial support, individual counseling, and resource navigation to cancer patients and caregivers. Conduct assessments and facilitate support groups both in-person and remotely to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and a valid LMSW credential in New York. Candidates must have at least one year of post-master's experience, preferably in medical, hospice, or mental health settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 8% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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