Oncology Social Worker (11:30 AM - 8:00 PM EST)

OUR MISSION We exist to create a more connected, compassionate, and confident experience for people with cancer and those who care for them. We make it easier to get answers, access high-quality care quickly, and feel supported throughout treatment and beyond. Today, Thyme Care is a market-leading value-based oncology care enabler, partnering with national and regional health plans, providers, and employers to deliver better outcomes and lower costs for thousands of people across the country.

Our model combines high-touch human support with powerful technology and AI to bring together everyone involved in a person’s cancer journey: caregivers, oncologists, health plans, and employers. As a tech-native organization, we believe technology should strengthen the human connection at the center of care. Through data science, automation, and AI, we simplify complexity, improve collaboration, and help care teams focus on what matters most: supporting people through cancer.

Looking ahead, our vision is bold: to become a household name in cancer care, where every person diagnosed asks for Thyme Care by name. If you’re inspired to make cancer care more human and to help reimagine what’s possible, we’d love to meet you. Together, we can build a future where every person with cancer feels truly cared for, in every moment that matters.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Thyme Care Oncology Social Worker, you'll be a vital resource for our members and their care network, offering comprehensive psychosocial, emotional support during their cancer journey via phone, email, text, and telemedicine. Assessment and support: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patients' and families' needs, providing individual and family support to address emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment and coping mechanisms related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. Assess for and address financial toxicity, distress, changes in relationships/roles, custody planning, caregiver demands, advance care planning, and spiritual/existential distress.

Resource linkage: Identifying and connecting patients and families with relevant community resources when there are complex social needs. Care coordination: Collaborating with the healthcare team, including oncologists, nurses, and other specialists, to ensure patients receive coordinated care and address any social or emotional barriers impacting treatment adherence. Advocacy: Advocating for patients' needs with insurance companies, healthcare providers, and other relevant agencies to access necessary treatment and support services.

Crisis intervention: Providing immediate support and intervention in crises such as sudden changes in prognosis or end-of-life decisions. Education and support group facilitation: Leading support groups for cancer patients and their families, providing education on cancer-related topics, and facilitating peer-to-peer support.

Responsibilities

may shift & additional

may be required. This role reports to our Director of Social Work and can be remote or hybrid based in our Nashville or New York City offices. All patient interactions will be virtual via telephone, video, text, or our proprietary virtual care platform.

Qualifications

: Master's degree in Social Work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). , LMSW, LISW, LCSW). Certifications : OSW-C or APHSW-C preferred.

WHAT LEADS TO SUCCESS People-first. Thyme Care’s mission and members matter to you deeply. Experience : Minimum three to five years of experience is preferred, working as a social worker in a health care setting; oncology, palliative care, serious illness care and/or hospice experience is desired.