Oncology Social Worker MSW

Where Youll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary :

The Masters Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for hospitalized and emergency department patients. The functions of the Masters Social Worker include : crisis intervention patient / family intervention high-risk screening brief counseling referrals for financial or other identified resource needs arrange and facilitate family / patient representative meetings with the health care team as needed arrange post-acute placement on complex discharges and engagement of appropriate agencies or community resources when high-risk patients are identified.

Essential Job Functions :

• Providing developmentally appropriate care for all populations served : plan for the safe discharge and continuity of care recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages the physically disabled mentally ill chronically ill terminally ill and vulnerable patients.
• Advocacy and education : patient / family self-care management; patient / family health management education; bioethics referrals and management; physician staff and community education; case / care management / coordination education and training; risk management identification and referral.
• Psychosocial management : crisis intervention; psychosocial assessment / functioning; counseling support and referral; abuse / neglect / trafficking identification assessment and referral (partner child elder etc.); family issues affecting care; coping / emotional adjustment; grief / bereavement support (individual and group); adoptionsurrogacy and safe surrender support management and resources; health / wellness promotion; substance abuse screening management and resources; psychiatric screening management and resources; staff support; assessing addressing managing and resources related to social determinants of health (e.g. housing and food insecurity transportation).
• Patient / Family Care Conferences : interdisciplinary care communication / coordination related to continuity / transitions of care planning and management.
• Continuity / Transition Management : As part of Care Management / Coordination team facilitation of patient decisions and communications regarding post-acute care; professional responsibility for knowledge of community resources related to clinical social work scope of service and functions and social worker discretion; maintaining appropriate up-to-date resource lists; education for patients / families about availability of community resources; mental health service and support coordination; grave disability palliative care / end-of-life and hospice patient / family support referrals and management; interventions management and coordination of transition planning for psychosocially complex cases.
• Community Resource Coordination : life-care planning; expert consultation on health care resource management;team and patient education regarding various health-related insurance / support programs ( building and maintaining community relationships to address needs of patients experiencing homelessness and to meet other social determinants of health needs.
• Performance & Outcomes Management : in-depth understanding and application of federal / state / local regulatory agency guidelines The Joint Commission standards and other regulatory and accreditation requirements;implement evidence-based practices; support organizational financial performance length of stay cost per case readmission prevention efforts and revenue cycle goals.
• Provide support and social work services to outpatients if directed by Care Coordination leaders.
• Participates in performance improvement teams and programs as necessary.
• Demonstrates behavior that aligns with the Mission and Core Values of the Organization.
• Responsible for completing required education within established timeframes.
• Adheres to all hospital policies standards of practice and Federal or State regulations pertaining to their practice.

Job Requirements

Education / Work Experience Requirements :

Licensure / Certification :

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker : WA (LICSW : WA) preferred.

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1