Outpatient Oncology Social Worker, LCSW

1 month ago
United StatesFull TimeOncology
✓ No Call

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Outpatient Oncology Social Worker, LCSW in United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

  • term plans to facilitate patient care and discharge. Utilizes crisis intervention and problem

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Case ManagementSocial Work ExpertiseCare CoordinationAssessmentCrisis InterventionProblem SolvingCommunity NetworkingDocumentationEthical ConsiderationsLegal ConsiderationsCommunicationPerformance ImprovementProfessional GrowthEducationLCSW

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in social work and have two years of post-graduate experience, with a preference for 2-4 years of experience allowing for independent operation and knowledge of local resources. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification is required upon hire.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Oncology Social Worker, LCSW at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 2.0 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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

Oncology — Psychologist Career Context

This Oncology position at UT Southwestern Medical Center 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

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Social Work Expertise, Care Coordination, Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving, Community Networking, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves assisting in the development and implementation of Case Management, providing social work expertise for patient management, and coordinating client care through accurate assessment of social, financial, and insurance situations. Responsibilities also include developing short- and l...

Benefits package: Healthcare, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, On-site Childcare, Wage Increases, Merit Increases, PPO Medical Plan, Preventive Healthcare Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
On-site Childcare
Wage Increases
Merit Increases
PPO Medical Plan
Preventive Healthcare Coverage
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago

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