Oncology LCSW: Trauma, Grief & Caregiver Support

Providence; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Washington seeks a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to deliver individual, family, and supportive counseling for cancer-related emotional and psychosocial needs. The role includes assessing depression, anxiety, grief, and caregiver stress, and developing care plans to improve adherence and quality of life.

The LCSW will also facilitate crisis intervention, life-transition counseling, survivorship and palliative care discussions, and may lead

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE Accredited School of Social Work or candidacy status by CSWE.
• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License or Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Temporary License upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling within evaluation and treatment settings for emotional, psychological, and behavioral health concerns related to cancer.
• Assess and intervene in depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, and other psychosocial challenges.
• Develop individualized care plans to support emotional well-being, treatment adherence, and quality of life.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and risk assessment, including suicidal ideation, safety concerns, abuse, neglect, or distress.
• Provide counseling related to 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.
• Provide caregiver assessment, support, education, and counseling to address caregiver burden and coping.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (CSWE Accredited School)

Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License or Temporary License

2 years Post Master’s experience in oncology or behavioral health

Job description

Providence Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Washington seeks a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to deliver individual, family, and supportive counseling for cancer-related emotional and psychosocial needs. The role includes assessing depression, anxiety, grief, and caregiver stress, and developing care plans to improve adherence and quality of life.

The LCSW will also facilitate crisis intervention, life-transition counseling, survivorship and palliative care discussions, and may lead