Social Worker LCSW - Hematology Oncology

Kadlec; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadlec Regional Medical Center in the Tri-Cities, WA is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide individual, family, and supportive counseling within oncology and palliative care settings. The role includes crisis intervention and risk assessment to support patients and families facing cancer-related challenges.

Responsibilities involve developing care plans, facilitating groups and caregiver education, and ensuring treatment adherence while promoting quality of life.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• WA Clinical Independent Social Worker license or temporary license upon hire.
• Minimum 2 years post-master's oncology or behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and supportive counseling for cancer patients and families.
• Assess and intervene in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and caregiver stress.
• Facilitate crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning.
• Develop care plans to support treatment adherence and quality of life.
• Facilitate support groups, education programs and caregiver education.

Skills

Clinical social work

Oncology experience

WA licensure guidance

Education

MSW CSWE accredited program

WA Clinical Independent Social Worker license or temporary license

Job description

Description

The LCSW independently practices in an evaluation or treatment setting dedicated to evaluation and treatment of delivering individual, family, and supportive counseling to address emotional, psychological, and behavioral health concerns related to cancer. Assess and intervene in situations involving depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, and other psychosocial challenges. Develop individualized care plans that support patients' emotional well-being, treatment adherence, and quality of life. Facilitate crisis intervention and risk assessment, including evaluation of suicidal ideation, safety concerns, abuse, neglect, or significant 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.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE Accredited School of Social Work, OR from a school in candidacy status by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License or
• Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Temporary License.
• 2 years Post Master's experience in an oncology setting or behavior health setting.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Located in sunny Tri-Cities, Washington, Kadlec is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the region, offering primary and specialty care to patients in the Tri-Cities and surrounding region. Kadlec is the premier choice for customer service excellence, providing compassionate healthcare by combining cutting-edge technology and innovation with evidence-based, patient-focused care.

Kadlec is the home to a growing open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology program, the region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a world-class all digital outpatient imaging center as well as a number of other innovative services and programs.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Pay Range: $38.81 - $60.25