Licensed Oncology Social Worker – Bilingual in Spanish Required - fully remote

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Bakersfield (CA); Remote; USD 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is seeking a Licensed Oncology Social Worker who is bilingual in Spanish for a fully remote position. The role provides crucial support, education, and advocacy for blood cancer patients and families while offering excellent work-life balance. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in healthcare, preferably oncology.
• Reliable high-speed internet and private, quiet workspace required.
• Current licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized blood cancer education, psychosocial support, and patient advocacy to blood cancer patients and families.
• Assist patients and caregivers in communicating with healthcare teams and understanding clinical trials.
• Identify barriers to care and work to improve quality of life.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social work, health education, Nursing (BSN or RN) or related field

Job description

Licensed Oncology Social Worker – Bilingual in Spanish Required - fully remote

Join our team as a Licensed Oncology Social Worker – Bilingual in Spanish Required - fully remote at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

This is a fully remote position within the Society's Information Resource Center (IRC), offering an excellent work-life balance for skilled oncology professionals. The candidate must be bilingual in Spanish (speaking and writing) and reside in Mountain or Pacific Time Zones.

Position Details:

• Work hours: 1pm-5pm Pacific Time / 2pm-6pm Mountain Time, with 3 hours flexible daily based on workload.
• Monday through Friday, no weekends or on-call duties, all holidays off, 7-hour workdays.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personalized blood cancer education, psychosocial support, and patient advocacy to blood cancer patients and families.
• Support diverse demographics from diagnosis through survivorship.
• Assist patients and caregivers in communicating with healthcare teams and understanding clinical trials.
• Identify barriers to care and work to improve quality of life.
• Stay current with blood cancer research through literature, professional development, and conferences.
• Represent LLS at professional meetings and collaborate on outreach initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work, health education, Nursing (BSN or RN), or related field; current licensure required.
• Bilingual in Spanish (speaking and writing).
• At least three years of experience in healthcare, preferably oncology.
• Excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English are preferred.

Physical & Work Environment:

• Reliable high-speed internet and private, quiet workspace required.

Benefits & Compensation:

Salary range: $74,000 to $81,000 plus comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

LLS is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants.