Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) - Outpatient Neuro Oncology, MGH

This Oncology position at Mass General Brigham 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.

Mass General Brigham lists compensation for this psychologist position at $71k to $101k annually.

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

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical social work, Psychosocial assessment, Short-term counseling, Group facilitation, Crisis intervention, Interprofessional collaboration, Mental health support, Substance use disorder treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide clinical social work services to patients with brain tumors as part of the Neuro-Oncology Team. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, facilitating support groups, and providing individual, couples, and family counseling.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits, Career Advancement Opportunities, Recognition Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.