Clinical Social Worker Specialist (LCSW or CSWA) - On Call

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

18h • $43 - $62

About The Position

Legacy Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker Specialist for Unity Center for Behavioral Health, a behavioral health crisis center with a Psychiatric Emergency Service and inpatient care for adults and teens. The center is a collaboration between Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health, and Oregon Health & Science University.

Clinical Social Workers provide holistic, patient-centered social work services to adult and pediatric patients across the health care continuum, with attention to vulnerable populations. They evaluate psychosocial and mental health needs and support transition planning, crisis intervention, and coordination of internal and external services. They may assess and implement interventions related to behavioral health, addiction, end-of-life care, and informed decision-making about therapeutic options. They advocate for patients and their surrogates, families, caregivers, and health care providers.

The role may be filled at the Clinical Social Worker I level for a candidate with a Clinical Social Work Associate license working toward an LCSW, or at the Clinical Social Worker II level for a candidate with an LCSW. This is a non-exempt position for unbudgeted employees with unpredictable hours and schedules.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• For Clinical Social Worker I in Oregon: Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) license, working toward LCSW; in Washington: Licensed Social Worker (LSWAIC), working toward LICSW.
• For Clinical Social Worker II in Oregon: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); in Washington: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
• American Heart Association-issued BLS Provider CPR certification.
• Clinical Social Worker II: 2 years of relevant experience in care management, mental health and/or addictions services, medical social work, or a social service organization.
• Broad knowledge of social work principles and their application, including normal development, aging, illness-related changes, and the needs of patients with acute, chronic, and terminal illness.
• Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, treatment procedures, illnesses and injuries, common medications and their effects or side effects, and medical terminology.
• Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and triage skills; ability to assess patient and family needs and formulate and implement treatment plans collaboratively.
• Ability to engage patients and families in discussions about health care goals and decisions with attention to cultural and health literacy considerations.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex situations effectively.
• Ability to consider environmental, societal, and cultural influences and develop culturally competent, inclusive practice.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Ability to coordinate care, plan transitions, locate and use health care and community resources, and advocate for patient and family access to them.
• Ability to organize and lead clinical groups.
• Ability to use electronic medical records, basic computer programs, and other electronic systems applicable to job functions.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements and the current health care environment.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Social Worker I: 1 year of relevant experience in care management, mental health and/or addictions services, medical social work, or a social service organization.
• Clinical Social Worker II: 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services in adult and pediatric settings across the health care continuum, emphasizing holistic patient-centered care and the needs of vulnerable populations.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluate psychosocial and mental health status, legal and safety considerations, and patient and family needs.
• Provide brief counseling, transition planning, crisis management, and coordination of internal and external services.
• Assess and implement interventions addressing behavioral health, addiction, end-of-life care, and informed decision-making about therapeutic options.
• Communicate and advocate with patients, surrogates, family members, caregivers, and health care providers.
• Provide education and facilitate or lead support or treatment groups as appropriate.
• Help people enhance their capacity to address their own needs throughout the care continuum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level