About this opportunity
RCM Health Care Services lists this Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) - Oncology opportunity in far rockaway, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Social Worker – Oncology
Compensation Hourly Rate: $47.57 – $58.80 per hour, depending upon experience
Location: Nassau County, Long Island, NY – Onsite
Position Summary
As an Oncology Social Worker, you will serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary oncology care team, providing comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and families receiving treatment in Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology. This role addresses the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment while ensuring patients receive compassionate, coordinated, and patient-centered care throughout their oncology journey.
Responsibilities
Schedule / Shift
Shift details: Day Shift
Hours per week: 40
Contract length (if applicable): Direct Hire
Key Duties:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans addressing emotional, social, and practical needs of oncology patients
Provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and assistance with adjustment to diagnosis, treatment, recurrence, and end-of-life concerns
Coordinate referrals to community resources, behavioral health services, support groups, home care, hospice, and specialty services
Collaborate with oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurse navigators, financial counselors, palliative care teams, and other interdisciplinary providers to optimize patient outcomes
Support distress screening programs, survivorship planning initiatives, advance care planning discussions, and quality improvement efforts while maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record
Requirements
Education
Required: Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
Preferred (if applicable): N/A
Licenses & Certifications
Required: Current New York State LMSW or LCSW License
Additional certifications (if applicable): Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C) required within 12 months of hire
Skills:
Strong knowledge of oncology treatment modalities, including medical and radiation oncology
Experience with crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and short-term therapeutic counseling
Excellent communication, care coordination, and patient advocacy skills
Ability to manage complex emotional, social, and financial issues within a fast-paced outpatient oncology environment
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.
Worksite address
far rockaway, NY, 11695, US
Who can apply
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