Social Worker LCSW - Hematology Oncology
About The Position
The LCSW independently practices in an evaluation or treatment setting, providing individual, family, and supportive counseling for emotional, psychological, and behavioral health concerns related to cancer. The role assesses and addresses depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, and other psychosocial challenges. It develops individualized care plans to support emotional well-being, treatment adherence, and quality of life; conducts crisis intervention and risk assessment; and provides counseling related to life transitions, body image, sexuality, survivorship, advanced illness, and palliative care. The social worker also facilitates support groups, educational programs, and workshops, and provides caregiver assessment, support, education, and counseling. The position is with Kadlec Regional Medical Center and supports Providence’s patient-focused, whole-person care.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school of social work, or a school in candidacy status with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Upon hire, Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License or Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Temporary License.
- Two years of post-master's experience in an oncology or behavioral health setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and supportive counseling related to cancer-related emotional, psychological, and behavioral health concerns.
- Assess and intervene in depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, and other psychosocial challenges.
- Develop individualized care plans that support emotional well-being, treatment adherence, and quality of life.
- Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment, including assessment of suicidal ideation, safety concerns, abuse, neglect, or significant distress.
- Counsel patients regarding life transitions, body image changes, sexuality, survivorship, advanced illness, and palliative care needs.
- Facilitate support groups, educational programs, and workshops for patients, caregivers, and families.
- Assess caregiver needs and provide caregiver support, education, and counseling to address burden and coping.
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
