New York, New York
Day (United States of America)Posting Job Description
Social Worker – Breast & Gynecologic Oncology
The Oncology Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial support services to patients diagnosed with breast and gynecologic cancers across the continuum of care, including newly diagnosed patients, individuals undergoing active treatment, survivors, and patients receiving end-of-life care. This role supports patients and families in coping with the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges associated with cancer care.
The Oncology Social Worker functions both independently and collaboratively within a large interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have experience facilitating oncology support groups, providing short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and navigating complex healthcare systems.
This is a full-time position, working Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Preferred Criteria
Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical social work experience in oncology, hospital, palliative care, hospice, or related healthcare setting
Experience working with patients with newly diagnosed cancer, active disease, recurrence, and end-of-life care needs
Experience facilitating support groups and providing short-term counseling services
Required Criteria
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range:
$48.45-$64.80/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we put patients first. It’s the kind of work that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a steady spirit of professionalism. And it’s a unique opportunity for you to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in health care, while building on our success as one of the nation’s best hospitals.
A career here is one that helps improve the lives of countless human beings throughout the world. From preventive, inpatient and ambulatory care, to technology management and beyond, all of our work is essential to the delivery of top-notch care.
Representing a wide range of fields, our talented employees collaborate across several facilities within our network, including:
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York
• NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York
• NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
• NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
• NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health
No matter where you work within our organization, you’ll enjoy inspirational and supportive leaders, the latest in technology, and a benefits package that fosters true work-life balance. These are just some of the many reasons why employee engagement and patient satisfaction are at all-time highs within our hospital. Explore our life-changing careers today, and discover the promising future ahead.
