Social Worker (LCSW) - Outpatient ENT/Surgical Oncolo

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.

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.

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 also offers production-based compensation: $50 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Discharge planning, Case management, Conflict resolution, Resource utilization, Patient advocacy, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions for patients while facilitating discharge planning and resource utilization. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary medical team to ensure coordinated care and resolve barriers to timely discharge.

Benefits package: Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, Lifecycle benefits, Sign-on bonus eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.