Senior Social Worker Oncology
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST SOCIALWORK hasan outstanding opportunity forforaSENIOR SOCIAL WORKERwithin theOutpatient OncologyUnit.
WORK SCHEDULE
20 hours per week
Day shift
This position is expected to last fromOctober 2026toJune 2027
This is a multi-site hybrid position thatworks one full day a week in the NW Breast Surgery Center one full day a week in the NW GynOncClinic and half a day aweekhybrid from home.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Work in a fast-paced challenging diverse and rewarding environment
The ideal candidate will have2years of experience in a hospital setting providing direct service to oncology patients.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will support clinic teams and oncology patients/caregivers by providing direct services in response to referrals by the medical teamand/or scheduled social support visits with newly diagnosed patients.
Initiate appropriate interventions that may include assessment financial need housing legal issues drug/alcohol issues mental health needs coping and adjustment to illness advance care and end of life planning coordination with community resources coordination with Medicaid brokers and support systems and address other psychosocial and tangible needs that could affect participation in care.
Create andmaintaina resource and referral library for eachmajor diagnosis seen in the covered clinics.
Provide patient-centered care by treating patients and their support systems with respect and dignity.
Maintainan environment that respects cultural economic ethnic and lifestyle differences of patients visitors and staff.
Participateas an Interdisciplinary team member with the clinics serving the patient. Collaborate regardingappropriate referralsto meet patient needs. Provide education to health care providers and staff about the role of Social Work with patients.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and one year of full-time social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent. Experience can include a practicum placement as part of a social work training program and/or employment experience.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT:
Within 90 days of hire must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:
Agency Affiliated Counselor
Licensed Social Work Associate -Advanced
Licensed Social Work Associate - Independent Clinical
Licensed Advance Social Worker
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical CenterNorthwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center andSpecialty Care Meridian Pavilion.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$43.41 hourlyPay Range Maximum:
$67.93 hourlyOther Compensation:
-Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular
This is a temporary positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
50.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest ProfessionalAbout the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
