Social Worker - Oncology Counselor

MultiCare; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare is seeking a Social Worker Oncology Specialist to coordinate exemplary care for oncology patients across the continuum. This role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, interventions, and collaboration with physicians, peers, and community partners to enhance patient outcomes.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work, licensure in Washington (LICSW/LASW or equivalent) with progression within 3 years, and preferred oncology certification and 5+ years of oncology care experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Licensed in Washington as LICSW or LASW or equivalent license.
• Must obtain LICSW or LASW within 3 years if not already licensed
• Oncology Social Work Certification preferred
• Minimum five years of oncology care or relevant experience preferred
• Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred
• Leadership experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for oncology patients across the continuum of care.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and psychosocial interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, peers, community colleagues, and others to orchestrate care.
• Identify opportunities to continually improve patient care and services.

Skills

LICSW/LASW eligible

Oncology social work knowledge

Care coordination

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

About MultiCare Cancer Institute

MultiCare Cancer Institute is a physician-led, multi-specialty group within MultiCare Health System, delivering integrated hematology, oncology, radiation, surgical and supportive care across Washington state. Each year, we diagnose and treat more than 6,000 new cancer cases across Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima. We bring together advanced pathology, imaging and evidence-based treatment with holistic supportive services to provide personalized, high-quality cancer care. As we continue to grow, we are building the Pacific Northwest's most comprehensive and high-value oncology network - projected to double in volume over the next five years. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Summary

The Social Worker Oncology Specialist is responsible for exemplary care coordination of oncology patients across the continuum of care, psychosocial assessments, and psychosocial interventions. This individual works with physicians, peers, community colleagues, and others to orchestrate care within the cancer centers and across the health care continuum, to identify opportunities to continually improve patient care and services, to improve health of the oncology population, and to achieve collaborative practices that exemplify MultiCare Health System's commitment to patient centered care and community engagement.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent degree
• Licensed in the state of Washington as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW) or equivalent license
• Licensed Social Worker; Associate Advanced (LSWAA), or Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC); or commitment to obtain within 30 days of hire and the LICSW or LASW within 3 years
• Oncology Social Work Certification preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of recent oncology care and or relevant community/outpatient experience preferred
• Health industry knowledge preferred
• Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred
• Leadership experience a plus

Why MultiCare Cancer Institute?

• Patient-centered care - Our oncology specialists, nurse navigators and support teams guide each patient with compassion, clarity and seamless coordination through every stage of their cancer journey
• Mission-driven impact - We're dedicated to delivering high-value, personalized cancer care that truly makes a difference for the individuals and communities we serve
• Excellence at every level - We uphold rigorous standards for quality, safety and clinical expertise to ensure the best outcomes for our patients
• Values you can feel - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration shape how we care for patients - and how we support one another as caregivers
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $82,888.00 - $119,288.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma's first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare's comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services - including Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital - the Puget Sound region's only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington - Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital - which is home to the South Puget Sound region's only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.