Caseworker - Social Work

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Responsible for providing professional social work services (i.e., Collaborates with Fred Hutch partner institutions to ensure continuity of care across systems. Uses clinical judgment and problem-solving skills to address patient and caregiver emotional/psychological, social and developmental issues. Facilitates referrals to internal and community resources. Strives to achieve the highest in patient (customer) satisfaction. Provides consultation to staff at All Fred Hutch locations, UWMC, and to community resources as needed.

This is a Per-Diem role working a variable schedule Monday thru Friday out of our South Lake Union Campus.
Supports the mental and physical health care of an assigned oncology patient caseload in close collaboration with oncology, psychiatry, psychology, and other interdisciplinary team members to address psychological, social, and emotional issues, including mental health and substance-related conditions, in support of patient-centered treatment planning.
Conducts distress, mental health, and substance use screenings to identify psychological/psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, substance use, cognitive changes) that inform oncology care planning and facilitate patient engagement and follow-up.
Collaborates with Psychiatry and Psychology colleagues under the Collaborative Care model with duties including: providing education on common mental health and substance use conditions and treatment options; monitoring patients in person and by telephone; and documenting patient progress and treatment recommendations in the electronic medical record.
Coordinates referrals and patient navigation to internal Fred Hutch services, local and regional support networks, and tangible-needs resources, partnering with inpatient social workers to support transitions between inpatient, outpatient, and home settings.
Advocates for and promotes the needs of culturally diverse and socially, intellectually, or physically challenged patients, and assists the medical team in addressing disruptive behavior, including development of Patient Care Agreements when necessary.
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate School of Social Work
Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) or Licensed Social Worker Associate - Advanced (LSWAA) through Washington State Department of Health
Minimum of 3 years of health care experience
Computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel
Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) through Washington State Department of Health
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training
Brief interventions training
Motivational interviewing training
Grief and loss training
The hourly pay range for this position is from $51.50 to $77.24, which includes the per diem differential, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This is a Per-Diem role working a variable schedule Monday thru Friday out of our South Lake Union Campus. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked). We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at View email address on careers.biausa.org.