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Kennewick, Washington

Social Worker LCSW - Hematology Oncology

Social WorkerNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.81-$60.25/hr

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Job Description

The LCSW independently practices in an evaluation or treatment setting dedicated to evaluation and treatment of delivering individual, family, and supportive counseling to address emotional, psychological, and behavioral health concerns related to cancer.

Assess and intervene in situations involving depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, and other psychosocial challenges. Develop individualized care plans that support patients' emotional well-being, treatment adherence, and quality of life.

Facilitate crisis intervention and risk assessment, including evaluation of suicidal ideation, safety concerns, abuse, neglect, or significant distress.

Provide counseling related to life transitions, body image changes, sexuality, survivorship, advanced illness, and palliative care needs. Facilitate support groups, educational programs, and workshops for patients, caregivers, and families. Provide caregiver assessment, support, education, and counseling to address caregiver burden and coping.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE Accredited School of Social Work, OR from a school in candidacy status by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
  • Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License or
  • Upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Temporary License.
  • 2 years Post Master's experience in an oncology setting or behavior health setting.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Located in sunny Tri-Cities, Washington, Kadlec is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the region, offering primary and specialty care to patients in the Tri-Cities and surrounding region. Kadlec is the premier choice for customer service excellence, providing compassionate healthcare by combining cutting-edge technology and innovation with evidence-based, patient-focused care.

Kadlec is the home to a growing open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology program, the region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a world-class all digital outpatient imaging center as well as a number of other innovative services and programs.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.

Key Responsibilities

The LCSW provides individual, family, and supportive counseling to address the emotional and psychological needs of cancer patients. They also develop individualized care plans, facilitate crisis interventions, and provide support and education to caregivers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited school and possess a Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker license. Additionally, at least 2 years of post-master's experience in an oncology or behavioral health setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual counselingFamily counselingPsychosocial assessmentCaregiver supportTreatment planningOncology social workGrief counselingTrauma-informed carePatient educationSupport group facilitation

Oncology — Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker LCSW - Hematology Oncology at Providence a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$103k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
43%
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Kennewick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$398k
Typical market rent
$1,676/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Providence

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Vacation