Palliative Care - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Palliative Care

Announcement #324434

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a dedicated fulltime Licensed Social Worker to join our Palliative Care team. In this role, you will focus on holistic psychosocial care of patients, with a primary focus on immediate counseling and support needed. The LICSW works closely with providers in the Jefferson Palliative Care Program by providing short-term services and resources to assist patients, significant others, families, and caregivers to cope with personal, financial, psychosocial, and environmental problems associated with the patient's medical condition for referral to Palliative Care. If you are interested in being part of an exceptional team of professionals, we encourage you to consider applying to Jefferson Healthcare.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO and more
• Outstanding benefits, including 5% employer contribution to your retirement account and low insurance premiums for individuals and families.
• Jefferson Healthcare qualifies for Public Service Student Loan Repayments
• Hands-on training with opportunities for advancement

What you'll need:

• Washington State Clinical Independent Social Worker license in good standing.
• Two years Social Worker experience in healthcare setting, clinical social work in similar setting; experience in home health and/or hospice preferred.
• Preferred experience in working with specific patient populations with advanced illness
• Requires a valid Washington state driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.

Schedule: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week; generally 08:30 - 17:00, may occasional irregular work hours, weekends, and overtime

To apply: visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the leading employers on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, serving more than 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County. As a DNV-accredited, 5-star rated, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a broad range of specialty services, we are proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. Located just a scenic ferry ride from Seattle and within reach of Victoria and Vancouver, our physicians enjoy both professional impact and easy access to world-class urban amenities.

Life in Port Townsend is anything but ordinary. Our nationally recognized Victorian seaport is known for its thriving arts scene, historic waterfront, renowned wooden boat culture, and year-round festivals celebrating film, music, maritime heritage, and food. Surrounded by the waters of Puget Sound and just a short drive from Olympic National Park, the community offers unparalleled access to hiking, kayaking, sailing, cycling, and wildlife viewing. With our walkable downtown, vibrant farmers markets, incredible local restaurants, and strong sense of community connection, Port Townsend offers a rare blend of coastal beauty, cultural richness, and small-town warmth.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimer: As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.