Oncology Social Worker
Listed compensation
$67K - $68K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: New York CancerCare - New York, NY 10022Salary Range: $67,304.00 - $68,334.00 SalaryOncology Social Worker – Full Time This is a hybrid position and will require both in-office (3 days) and remote work (2 days).
Salary - $67,304.00 - $68,334.00 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 2 Oncology Social Workers for its New York City Office, located at 485 Madison Ave.
The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, two days 11 AM to 7 PM and three days 9 AM to 5 PM. The Oncology Social Workers 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 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 provides an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, standard holidays, and commuter benefits.
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
The Oncology Social Workers will provide immediate assistance and support to cancer patients, caregivers, and the bereaved through various channels, including a national toll-free Hopeline. Responsibilities also include providing individual counseling, leading support groups, and conducting timely psychosocial assessments and resource navigation.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work and be a Licensed Master of Social Work in New York, along with a minimum of one year of post-master’s social work experience, preferably in a medical setting. Required background includes intervention experience with clients coping with chronic/life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Oncology — Social Worker Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oncology Social Worker at CANCER CARE GROUP a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (Social Work) — ranked against 62 active Oncology (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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