Social Worker I - Per-Diem
Company: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit,
unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically
integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care,
research and learning. The first National Cancer
Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred
Hutch's global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS
prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our
reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease
and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, 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 for the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond
cancer a reality.At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation,
collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion
are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related
diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways
of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit
of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to
ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to
diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.The Social Worker I -
Per-Diem* is responsible for providing professional social work
services (i.e., screening, motivational interviewing, brief
interventions, counseling, resource identification and navigation)
to adult patients and families. Collaborates with SCCA partner
institutions to ensure continuity of care across systems. Uses
clinical judgment and problem solving skills to address patient and
family emotional/psychological, social and developmental issues.
Facilitates referrals to internal and community resources. Assists
and advocates for patients, with concrete needs. Strives to achieve
the highest in patient (customer) satisfaction. Supports the
mission of SCCA and its affiliates. Provides consultation to staff
at SCCA, Northwest Hospital, UW Medical Center, and to community
resources as needed.*The Per Diem employee in this role could work
anywhere between daily to once per month depending on the needs of
the department (covering vacation, sick-leave, and LOA's). The
position would be ideal for a candidate that is less than a 1.0 FTE
and/or is seeking p/t occasional workSupports the mental and
physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload.
Closely coordinate care with the patient's oncology providers and,
when appropriate, other mental health providers (i.e. SCCA
Psychiatry/Psychology).Screens and assesses patients for common
mental health and substance abuse disorders. Facilitates patient
engagement and follow-up care. This includes screening for
distress, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, substance use,
and cognitive status.Provides emotional support (brief therapy,
individual and family counseling, grief and loss counseling and
crisis intervention). Actively uses evidence-based techniques such
as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational
interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate.Provides patient
education about common mental health and substance abuse disorders
and the available treatment options.Supports psychotropic
medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing
on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness
of treatment.Systematically tracks treatment response and monitors
patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical
symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.Tracks patient
follow up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Document
in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and use the
system to identify and re-engage patients.Participates in regularly
scheduled caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and
communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient's
medical provider.Documents patient progress and treatment
recommendations in EHR so as to be shared with medical providers,
psychiatric consultant, and other treating providers.Facilitates
treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as
expected in consultation with the medical provider and the
psychiatric consultant and who may need more intensive or more
specialized mental health care.Provides patient education about
common mental health and substance abuse disorders and the
available treatment options.Collaborates and consults with medical
teams regarding psychological, social and emotional issues, mental
health conditions, substance related conditions, and considerations
for care/treatment planning.Makes referral to internal services at
the SCCA, local and regional support networks, and tangible needs
resources.Coordinates with in-patient social workers to facilitate
transition between in-patient, out-patient and home.Promotes needs
for the culturally diverse and socially, intellectually or
physically challenged patients.Assists medical team to effectively
address disruptive behavior and help with developing Patient Care
Agreements when necessary.Required:Master's degree in Social Work
from an accredited graduate School of Social Work or equivalent
clinical related degree fieldMinimum of 3 years of health care
experienceWA State Department of Health
registration/certification/licensureStrong assessment and crisis
intervention skillsAbility to communicate effectively with
patients/families from diverse cultural backgroundsAbility to work
effectively with multidisciplinary teamsCounseling individuals and
familiesPreferred:Experience working with oncology patients and
family members/significant othersExperience working with a
multidisciplinary teamCognitive Behavioral Therapy trainingSkills
in screening for distress and mental health conditions, including
substance use disordersBrief interventions trainingMotivational
interviewing trainingGrief and loss trainingSCCA has a mandatory
COVID-19 vaccination policy, and there are no exceptions for any
employee who is patient-facing and/or requires access to SCCA
facilities.Exceptions exist only for employees whose positions are
fully remote, with no required access to campus. As a condition of
employment, newly hired employees requiring access to campus must
provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.A
statement describing your commitment and contributions toward
greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career
or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested
of all finalists.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)
Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which
diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action
employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to
apply and 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 our Employee Services Center at
hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
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