Social Worker - Oncology Counselor

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

## Social Worker - Oncology CounselorApply: Tacoma, Washington: Full time: Posted Today: JR84492**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.