Social Worker - Oncology Counselor

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker Oncology Specialist is responsible for exemplary care coordination of oncology patients across the continuum of care, psychosocial assessments, and psychosocial interventions. This individual works with physicians, peers, community colleagues, and others to orchestrate care within the cancer centers and across the health care continuum, to identify opportunities to continually improve patient care and services, to improve health of the oncology population, and to achieve collaborative practices that exemplify MultiCare Health System’s commitment to patient centered care and community engagement.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent degree
Licensed in the state of Washington as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW) or equivalent license
Licensed Social Worker; Associate Advanced (LSWAA), or Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC); or commitment to obtain within 30 days of hire and the LICSW or LASW within 3 years

Nice To Haves

Oncology Social Work Certification preferred
Minimum five (5) years of recent oncology care and or relevant community/outpatient experience preferred
Health industry knowledge preferred
Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred
Leadership experience a plus

Responsibilities

Exemplary care coordination of oncology patients across the continuum of care
Psychosocial assessments
Psychosocial interventions
Orchestrate care within the cancer centers and across the health care continuum
Identify opportunities to continually improve patient care and services
Improve health of the oncology population
Achieve collaborative practices that exemplify MultiCare Health System’s commitment to patient centered care and community engagement