Social Worker LCSW - Hematology Oncology

Kadlec; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 111,205,000 - 172,641,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Kadlec Hematology and Oncology in Kennewick, WA seeks an LCSW to provide counseling and psychosocial support for cancer patients and families. The professional will assess emotional needs, deliver individualized care plans, and lead crisis interventions.

The role requires an MSW (CSWE-accredited) and WA Clinical Independent Social Worker licensure or temporary license, with at least 2 years of oncology/behavioral health experience. The position is full-time and on-site at Kadlec.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License or Temporary License.
• 2 years post-master's experience in oncology or behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and supportive counseling for cancer-related emotional and behavioral health concerns.
• Assess and intervene in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, and other psychosocial issues.
• 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, abuse, or distress.
• Facilitate support groups, educational programs, and caregiver education to address caregiver burden and coping.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Care planning

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

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.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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.

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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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Company: Kadlec Jobs

Job Category: Social Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 3010 HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY

Address: WA Kennewick 7360 W Deschutes Ave

Work Location: Kadlec Hematology And Oncology-Kennewick

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $38.81 - $60.25

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.