Oncology Social Worker Jobs
Oncology Social Worker jobs are open across hospitals, cancer centers, hospice organizations, and outpatient clinics, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in palliative care support, pediatric oncology, and bereavement counseling. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Department:
11228 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - LC: Clinical Social Work
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday - Friday, day shift
Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05
Provide psychosocial support, care coordination, and discharge planning services to patients and families. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address social, emotional, and environmental factors that impact patient care and outcomes.
Education
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical licensure or provisional licensure
Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACM-SW)
Healthcare social work experience
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients' psychosocial and discharge planning needs.
Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans.
Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and family support.
Coordinate internal and external referrals and community resources.
Advocate for patients and families to address barriers to care.
Collaborate with the healthcare team on discharge planning and transitions of care.
Coordinate care conferences as needed.
Maintain knowledge of regulations, payer requirements, and reimbursement practices.
Document assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the EMR.
Skills & Competencies
Strong assessment, communication, and counseling skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Strong collaboration and conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of discharge planning, community resources, and care coordination.
Commitment to providing age-appropriate, patient-centered care.
Work Environment
Healthcare and office setting.
Exposure to clinical environments and patient care activities.
Moderate noise levels and occasional high-stress situations.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Provide social work services, complex discharge planning, and care coordination to patients and their families. Identify needed community services and refer patients in need to the appropriate services. Collaborate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to affect positive patient and family outcomes. Communicate with other hospital staff re: psycho-social issues that impact health condition/status.
Department:
11228 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - LC: Clinical Social Work
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday - Friday, day shift
Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05
Provide psychosocial support, care coordination, and discharge planning services to patients and families. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address social, emotional, and environmental factors that impact patient care and outcomes.
Education
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical licensure or provisional licensure
Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACM-SW)
Healthcare social work experience
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients' psychosocial and discharge planning needs.
Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans.
Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and family support.
Coordinate internal and external referrals and community resources.
Advocate for patients and families to address barriers to care.
Collaborate with the healthcare team on discharge planning and transitions of care.
Coordinate care conferences as needed.
Maintain knowledge of regulations, payer requirements, and reimbursement practices.
Document assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the EMR.
Skills & Competencies
Strong assessment, communication, and counseling skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Strong collaboration and conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of discharge planning, community resources, and care coordination.
Commitment to providing age-appropriate, patient-centered care.
Work Environment
Healthcare and office setting.
Exposure to clinical environments and patient care activities.
Moderate noise levels and occasional high-stress situations.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Provide social work services, complex discharge planning, and care coordination to patients and their families. Identify needed community services and refer patients in need to the appropriate services. Collaborate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to affect positive patient and family outcomes. Communicate with other hospital staff re: psycho-social issues that impact health condition/status.
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncology social worker jobs.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited program
- Current LCSW or LMSW licensure in the state of employment
- Experience providing psychosocial assessments in oncology or related medical settings
- Oncology Social Work certification (OSW-C) preferred for senior positions
- Proficiency with electronic health records and care coordination documentation
- Knowledge of community resources, insurance navigation, and financial assistance programs for cancer patients
Tips for Your Oncology Social Worker Job Search
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists oncology social worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your multidisciplinary team experience
Oncology hiring managers want to see that you've worked alongside oncologists, nurses, and palliative care teams. Name specific tumor boards, care conferences, or case rounds you participated in on your resume.
Tailor your resume to care setting
Inpatient oncology units, outpatient infusion centers, and hospice organizations each have different priorities. Mirror the language in the job posting so your resume reflects the exact patient population and care model the employer describes.
Obtain your OSW-C credential strategically
The Oncology Social Work certification signals specialized competence and makes you competitive for senior roles. If you're close to the eligibility threshold, list the credential as 'in progress' so recruiters know it's coming.
Prepare for ethics-heavy behavioral questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled a patient refusing treatment or a family in conflict with the care team. Have two or three specific situations ready that show you balanced patient autonomy, family dynamics, and clinical goals.
Negotiate your caseload expectations upfront
Caseload size directly affects your ability to deliver quality psychosocial care. Ask about average active cases per social worker during the offer stage, and frame it as a patient-outcomes question rather than a workload concern.
Oncology Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most oncology social workers?
thyme care, Corewell Health, and Advocate Aurora Health are hiring the most oncology social workers right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers consistently account for the highest volume of open positions.
How many oncology social worker jobs are remote?
About 64% of oncology social worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the majority of roles still require on-site presence for direct patient care. Remote opportunities are most common in care coordination, patient navigation, telehealth psychosocial support, and survivorship program management roles.
How do you become an oncology social worker?
You start by earning a Master of Social Work degree, then obtain state licensure as an LMSW or LCSW. Gaining clinical hours in a hospital or cancer center builds the direct patient-care experience employers require. Once you have sufficient practice time working with oncology populations, you can pursue the Oncology Social Work certification through the Association of Oncology Social Work to formalize your specialization.
Can you get hired as an oncology social worker with little experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist, particularly in larger health systems that hire MSW graduates into structured oncology social work residencies or fellowship programs. Completing your field placement hours in a cancer center, palliative care unit, or hospice during graduate school is the most direct path to early eligibility. Highlight any coursework in health social work, grief counseling, or chronic illness to strengthen your candidacy before licensure is complete.
What does the oncology social worker interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the oncology social work team and a nurse manager or medical director. Expect behavioral questions about crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ethical dilemmas. Some employers add a brief case presentation or scenario exercise to assess clinical reasoning. A final interview with department leadership often focuses on your philosophy of psychosocial care and long-term career goals.
Where can I find and apply to oncology social worker jobs?
You can find and apply to oncology social worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and preferred care setting, and apply directly to each one. New positions are added regularly, so checking back often helps you catch openings at hospitals and cancer centers as they are posted.
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