Social Worker LCSW, Oncology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

12 days ago

Illinois$74K - $104KFull TimeOncology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Social Worker LCSW – Oncology Full Time Days in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

hospital care needs and linkage to community resources. Gynecological/obstetrical

Requirements

by participating in workshops, conferences, and/or in-services.

Complies with Northwestern Memorial Hospital policies on patient confidentiality including HIPAA requirements and Personal Rules of Conduct.

Qualifications Required: Licensure in Illinois; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Master's Degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by CSWE.

Minimum of two years post-graduate experience in hospital Social Work or related settings.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $74K - $104K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentInterventionDischarge PlanningResource UtilizationCrisis InterventionConflict ResolutionPatient EducationUtilization ManagementPerformance ImprovementHIPAA ComplianceCase ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationSocial Work SupervisionProblem ResolutionNegotiationData Analysis

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker LCSW, Oncology Full Time Days at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Oncology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Oncology — Psychologist Career Context

This Oncology position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $74k to $104k annually.

This is approximately 77% below the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Intervention, Discharge Planning, Resource Utilization, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Patient Education, Utilization Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker LCSW performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions for diverse patient populations, focusing on reactions to illness, decision-making, and adjustment to care needs. This role actively manages discharge planning through placement coordination, resource utilizatio...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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