Social Worker

at  Providence Swedish

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License
• 2 years Post-graduate experience in providing services to clients who have chronic and acute illness in a health care setting, preferably oncology; or graduated social work interns through the Swedish Cancer Institute internship program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hospice or home-health experience to maximize psychosocial intervention in assisting patients with issues of disability, separation, loss and dying.
• Support group leadership experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree - Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Upon hire:
• Washington Advanced Social Worker License upon hire. -OR-,
• Washington Advanced Social Worker Associate License upon hire. -OR-,
• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License upon hire. -OR-,
• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License upon hire.
• 2 years - Post-graduate experience in providing services to clients who have chronic and acute illness in a health care setting, preferably oncology; or graduated social work interns through the Swedish Cancer Institute internship program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Support group leadership experience.
• Hospice or home-health experience desirable to maximize psychosocial intervention in assisting patients with issues of disability, separation, loss and dying.

This is a combined posting for an Social Worker LCSW and Social Worker MSW. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you meet the qualifications for either role, we encourage you to apply.
Assumes a case load of 35-40 patients a month, which includes identification, assessment and intervention of patient / family needs including coordination of cancer support resources, referral to appropriate resources and emotional supportive counseling to patients and their families receiving their care at the Swedish Cancer Institute. Facilitates educational classes and support groups. In addition, participates as a social work practicum instructor for interns. Must be able to commute to multiple Swedish Medical Center sites and affiliate locations to provide oncology social work services.