Social Worker – Breast & Gynecologic Oncology

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)

Nice To Haves

LCSW strongly preferred
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

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive psychosocial support services to patients diagnosed with breast and gynecologic cancers across the continuum of care.
Supports patients and families in coping with the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges associated with cancer care.
Functions both independently and collaboratively within a large interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Facilitates oncology support groups.
Provides short-term counseling.
Provides crisis intervention.
Navigates complex healthcare systems.