Social Worker - Inpatient Oncology

UW Medical Center-Montlake

Seattle, WA, United States
Base: $42.61 - $66.69 hourly; bonus/equity: certif...
On-site
Oncology patient support
Discharge planning
Resource coordination
Assist oncology services by providing discharge planning, resource coordination, loss and grief support and crisis intervention services to patients and families, while also serving as support for the interdisciplinary team

Job Summary

  • Assist oncology services by providing discharge planning, resource coordination, loss and grief support and crisis intervention services to patients and families, while also serving as support for the interdisciplinary team.
  • The Social Worker is assigned to oncology service teams to assist with discharge planning, behavioral health issues affecting LOS and treatment adherence, support for patients and family members, and crisis intervention.
  • UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest.

Matching Summary

Assist oncology services by providing discharge planning, resource coordination, loss and grief support and crisis intervention services to patients and families, while also serving as support for the interdisciplinary team.

Salary

Base: $42.61 - $66.69 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Certification premium - $1.50/hour; Benefits: https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Oncology patient support
  • Discharge planning
  • Resource coordination
  • Crisis intervention
  • Behavioral health assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary team support
  • Community service linkage
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Customer service skills

Key Requirements

  • Master of Social Work Degree
  • One year of social work experience in a health care setting
  • Washington State Social Work Credential within 90 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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