Oncology Social Worker & Care Navigator

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Cancer Institute in Tacoma, WA seeks a Social Worker Oncology Counselor to coordinate care across the cancer journey and perform psychosocial assessments and interventions. The role partners with physicians, care teams, and community partners to enhance patient outcomes and access to resources.

Required: MSW, LICSW/LASW or eligible for licensure within 30 days, oncology social work experience preferred; leadership is a plus. Competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work required; LICSW/LASW or equivalent license must be active or obtained within 3 years.
• Oncology social work experience preferred; leadership experience a plus.
• Healthcare financial assistance knowledge and health industry familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for oncology patients across the continuum of care.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and deliver psychosocial interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, peers, and community partners to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Care coordination

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker licensure (LICSW/LASW or equivalent)

Job description

MultiCare Cancer Institute in Tacoma, WA seeks a Social Worker Oncology Counselor to coordinate care across the cancer journey and perform psychosocial assessments and interventions. The role partners with physicians, care teams, and community partners to enhance patient outcomes and access to resources.

Required: MSW, LICSW/LASW or eligible for licensure within 30 days, oncology social work experience preferred; leadership is a plus. Competitive salary and benefits.