Oncology Social Worker - Cancer Center, Sequim, Per Diem, Day Shift
Hourly Wage
31.91 - 48.88 USD
JOB SUMMARY:
The Oncology Social Worker works closely with the multidisciplinary team to identify oncology patients needing psychosocial support. Works in tandem with patient navigator to identify and remove barriers that may interfere with successful adherment to oncology treatment plan. Address the complex care needs of patients who are at risk of adverse outcomes due to limited resources, the difficulty of navigating the systems of care, or other psychosocial complexities as needed and appropriate. The Oncology Social Worker performs mental health assessments, evidence-based interventions cognitive function screenings, crisis interventions, safety planning, and/or other appropriate interventions to patients with psychosocial needs. The Oncology Social Worker will be responsible for developing oncology support groups, participate in Survivorship Program, and the Cancer Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.

Experience
• Experience with screening for common mental health disorders preferred. • Minimum of five years experience in the health care field preferred. • Minimum of two years social work experience in oncology preferred.
Licensure/Credentials
• Clinical Social Work license for the State of Washington is required. If not present at time of hire, must be obtained within one year of employment. • Washington State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) certification preferred. • Affiliation with the Association of Oncology Social Workers preferred.
Union
None.

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Insurance Plans
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Programs (Pension Plan, 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans)
• Paid Time Off / Paid Sick Leave (accrual upon hire into a benefit eligible position)
  • Seven (7) paid holidays include: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • PTO Bank includes time off for vacation; personal time; religious observances; health and dental care; and short-term illness/injury. Accrues based on hours worked, equivalent to 14 days per year for a full-time employee (pro-rated for part-time). Employees may begin to use their PTO after 90 calendar days.
  • PTO after 90 calendar days.
  • PTO Bank is carved out into two banks; PTO and PTO PSL (Paid Sick Leave).
    • PTO: Use this for time off for vacation; personal time; religious observances; health and dental care.
    • PTO PSL (Paid Sick Leave): If you are sick or caring for a sick family member, you may wish to use the PTO PSL bank in order to receive the protections of WA State’s Paid Sick Leave. You can also use the PTO PSL bank just like you use your PTO bank (meaning you do not have to be sick to use this bank).
• Extended Illness Bank
  • Accrues based on hours worked, equivalent to 4 days per year for a full-time employee (pro-rated for part-time). Maximum of 480 hours allowed in bank. Accrued time may be used to cover illnesses beginning the 4th scheduled consecutive day of work missed due to illness.

• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Additional Benefits, such as:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness Club Reimbursement (available beginning the first full month of employment in a benefit eligible position)
    • $20 per month fitness reimbursement
  • Cafeteria and Espresso Bar 10% employee discount
    • $10 certificate to the cafeteria on your birthday month!
  • Verizon and AT&T mobile plan discounts

Other Compensation:

• Relocation Assistance