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Social Worker - Oncology

Providence Health & Services, Seattle, WA, United States


Description
$5,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment.

This is a combined posting for a Social Worker MSW and Social Worker LCSW. If you have the qualifications of any one of these positions, we encourage you to apply.

Social Worker MSW
Assumes a case load of 35‑40 patients a month, including identification, assessment and intervention of patient and family needs, coordination of cancer support resources, referral to appropriate resources, and emotional supportive counseling for patients and families receiving care at the Swedish Cancer Institute. Facilitates educational classes and support groups and participates as a social work practicum instructor for interns. Must be able to commute to multiple Swedish Medical Center sites and affiliate locations to provide oncology social work services.

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work

Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License

At least 2 years of post‑graduate experience in providing services to clients with chronic and acute illness in a health‑care setting, preferably oncology; or graduated social work interns through the Swedish Cancer Institute internship program

Preferred Qualifications

Support group leadership experience

Hospice or home‑health experience to maximize psychosocial intervention for patients with issues of disability, separation, loss, and dying

Salary Range: Seattle, WA – Min: $38.56, Max: $59.88

Social Worker LCSW
Assumes a case load of 35‑40 patients a month, including identification, assessment and intervention of patient and family needs, coordination of cancer support resources, referral to appropriate resources, and emotional supportive counseling for patients and families receiving care at the Swedish Cancer Institute. Facilitates educational classes and support groups and participates as a social work practicum instructor for interns. Must be able to commute to multiple Swedish Medical Center sites and affiliate locations to provide oncology social work services.

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work

Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License

At least 2 years of post‑graduate experience in providing services to clients with chronic and acute illness in a health‑care setting, preferably oncology; or graduated social work interns through the Swedish Cancer Institute internship program

Preferred Qualifications

Hospice or home‑health experience to maximize psychosocial intervention for patients with issues of disability, separation, loss, and dying

Support group leadership experience

Salary Range: Seattle, WA – Min: $48.39, Max: $73.64

Benefits
Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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