Clinical Social Worker - LSWAIC or LICSW

Legacy Health•Vancouver, WA

19h•$42 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Clinical Social Workers at Legacy embody the mission of making life better for others through compassion and commitment. They evaluate patients’ psychosocial and mental health needs to support transition planning, crisis intervention, and the coordination of both internal and external services. They also assess and implement intervention strategies related to behavioral health, addiction, end-of-life care, and informed decision-making regarding therapeutic options. Clinical Social Workers advocate for patients, their surrogates, family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Legacy offers two levels of Clinical Social Worker opportunities: Clinical Social Worker I for candidates with an Independent Clinical Social Work Associate License (LSWAIC) working towards an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) License, and Clinical Social Worker II for candidates with their Independent Clinical Social Worker License (LICSW). Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is a modern hospital in Southwest Washington equipped with the latest technology, designed for comfort and care.

Requirements

Master of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work required.
Clinical Social Worker I (LSWAIC): Licensed Social Worker (LSWAIC, working toward LICSW) required in WA.
Clinical Social Worker I (LSWAIC): Associates in WA may begin work with a "pending" associate license and may work for a maximum of 120 days while awaiting licensure approval. If approval is not obtained within 120 days (or license denial is issued) the associate would be required to cease work immediately.
Clinical Social Worker II (LICSW): Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required in WA.
American Heart Association (AHA) issued BLS Provider certification required for both levels.
Broad knowledge of the principles of social work and the ability to apply them with individuals, families and/or groups integrating knowledge of normal development and the aging process, changes related to illness, and the needs of patients with acute, chronic, and terminal illness in assessment and intervention with attention to cultural and literacy implications.
Knowledge of medical, mental health and substance use diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology.
Strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills, including an ability to effectively triage patient and family needs, function as member of an interdisciplinary team, identification and collaboration with community stakeholders or resources and written documentation.
Knowledge about social determinants of health, principles of diversity/equity/inclusion and culturally responsive practice with populations who have experience historical marginalization.
Demonstrates ability to locate, utilize and advocate for patient/family access to hospital/ community resources.
Exhibits knowledge of legal/regulatory issues and an ability to be a resource to all team members regarding such issues.
Ability to navigate electronic medical records and effectively utilize basic computer programs.
Knowledge of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements and an ability to be a resource to all team members regarding such issues and knowledge of current health care environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides social work services in a variety of adult and pediatric settings across the health care continuum with a focus on holistic patient-centered care and attention to the needs of vulnerable populations.
Works both independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Key services include comprehensive evaluation of psychosocial and mental/behavioral health status, legal and safety considerations, substance use or addiction, chronic illness, or end of life issues with the use of brief counseling, transition planning, crisis management and planning and coordination with internal and community stakeholders.
Social work intervention may be with individuals, family members or groups.
Utilizes a strengths-based approach with the aim to enhance the capacity of people to address their own needs throughout the care continuum.