Oncology Medical Social Worker

Port Townsend, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 35 - 53

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Medical Social Worker

Oncology

Announcement # 326727

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a compassionate skilled part-time Social Worker to join our Oncology department. As a vital member of our team youll support patients and families navigating the emotional psychological and practical challenges of cancer and life-threatening illness. Working in close partnership with primary care and oncology providers youll deliver short-term evidence-based interventions and help create thoughtful individualized plans of care.

This role is ideal for a social worker who brings experience from healthcare hospice or mental health settings and who is deeply attuned to the medical and psychosocial realities of cancer grief loss and bereavement. Youll walk alongside patients as they adjust to diagnosis and treatment helping them access resources coordinate care navigate complex systems and find stability during an incredibly vulnerable time. From connecting patients with transportation lodging and support groups to assisting with Medicaid Social Security and financial aid programs your work will directly ease burdens and improve quality of life for individuals facing challenges.

Schedule: .5 FTE; 20 hours/week; Day shift

What we can offer you:

Competitive salary plus Differential Pay
Top 1% Benefits package in the state: medical dental vision retirement PTO and more
Supportive and inclusive work environment

Jefferson Healthcare is a DNV-accredited 5-star rated Critical Access Hospital serving more than 25000 residents through our hospital and six rural clinics. Were a top employer on the Olympic Peninsula-just a short trip from Seattle Victoria and Vancouver.

Located in Port Townsend named one of Americas coolest small towns youll enjoy year-round festivals outdoor adventures incredible dining and a warm welcoming community.

What youll need:

Washington State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential
Minimum two years of Social Worker experience in healthcare setting clinical social work in similar setting or case management role preferred. Medical social work experience preferred.
Experience in working with specific patient populations that may include but are not limited to: children frail elderly vulnerable adults and patients impacted by mental illness

To apply: visit our careers website at until filled.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimer: As part of Jefferson Healthcares commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings including a criminal background check and for certain positions a drug test.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815 RCW 43.43.830-.842 and RCW 49.44.240 as well as Jefferson Healthcares Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel consistent with Washington State law.

Medical Social WorkerOncology Announcement # 326727Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a compassionate skilled part-time Social Worker to join our Oncology department. As a vital member of our team youll support patients and families navigating the emotional psychological and practical challenges of can...