University of Washington Medical Center·Seattle, Washington
Provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and crisis intervention for oncology patients and their families. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and community resources to ensure seamless transitions to post-acute care.
The UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a SOCIAL WORKER - ONCOLOGY.
Position highlights
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 ideal candidate will have experience in a hospital setting providing direct service to patients and their support systems and will possess excellent assessment and clinical intervention skills
Ideally, they will have experience in discharge planning and experience connecting clients with community services and demonstrate strong organizational and customer service skills
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.
Primary job responsibilities
Assess patient/families for goals of treatment, psychosocial factors impacting healthcare, preferences for post-acute care, barriers to discharge, available resources.
Collaborate with agencies/providers/payors that currently are engaged with patient, to ensure coordination of care.
Identify and assist in transitioning patient to post–acute care resources and options (Home Health, Hospice, SNF/AFH placement).
Partner with primary team to set expectations for patients/families about timelines for choosing specific post-acute care options.
Recommend and help organize care conferences, engaging & facilitating family participation as needed.
Bridge communication between care team and patient/family with focus on patient’s goals, incorporating cultural or family issues impeding progression of patient care and discharge.
Provide assessment/intervention/referrals for mental health and substance use disorder.
Intervene by reporting of child and vulnerable adult abuse or neglect. Assess and intervening with victims of domestic violence and/or assault
Maintain knowledge of government entitlement programs and how to access such programs.
Identify and address financial insurance barriers to provision of care via linkage to appropriate resources.
Provide counseling and support during emergent issues and/or changes in status that may impact patient’s outcome.
Provide assistance in situations requiring identification of LNOK, advance directives, and facilitation of guardianships.
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.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center 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 seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s 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 29,000 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.
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Requires a Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program and one year of healthcare social work experience. Must obtain a Washington state social work license or counselor credential within 90 days of hire.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.
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