Clinical Social Worker CSWA or LCSW

Legacy Health • Silverton, OR

2d • $40 - $60

About The Position

Clinical Social Workers at Legacy Health provide holistic, patient-centered social work services to adult and pediatric patients across a variety of healthcare settings. They evaluate psychosocial and mental or behavioral health needs to support care transitions, crisis intervention, and coordination of internal and external services. Their work also includes assessment and intervention related to addiction, end-of-life care, and informed decision-making about therapeutic options. Social workers advocate for patients, surrogates, family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers, using a strengths-based approach to help people address their own needs.

The position is offered at two levels based on qualifications: Clinical Social Worker I for candidates with a Clinical Social Work Associate license who are working toward LCSW licensure, and Clinical Social Worker II for candidates with an LCSW license. Social workers may work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team, with interventions provided to individuals, families, or groups. The listed pay range is $40.06–$57.28 per hour; the posting also lists a range of $42.06–$60.14 per hour for the Clinical Social Worker II level.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Clinical Social Worker I: Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) license in Oregon, with work toward LCSW licensure.
• Clinical Social Worker II: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in Oregon.
• American Heart Association-issued BLS Provider 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 ability to apply them with individuals, families, and groups, including understanding development, aging, illness, and the needs of patients with acute, chronic, and terminal illness, with attention to cultural and literacy considerations.
• Knowledge of medical, mental health, and substance use diagnoses, disabilities, treatment procedures, acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses or injuries, common medications and their effects or side effects, and medical terminology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, including patient and family needs triage, interdisciplinary teamwork, community resource collaboration, and written documentation.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and culturally responsive practice with populations that have experienced historical marginalization.
• Ability to locate, use, and advocate for patient and family access to hospital and community resources.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and compliance issues and ability to serve as a resource to team members.
• Knowledge of the current healthcare environment.
• Ability to navigate electronic medical records and use basic computer programs.

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 preferred.
• Clinical Social Worker II: 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services in adult and pediatric settings across the healthcare continuum, focusing on holistic, patient-centered care and vulnerable populations.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate psychosocial and mental or behavioral health status, legal and safety considerations, substance use or addiction, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues.
• Provide brief counseling, transition planning, crisis management and planning, and coordination with internal and community stakeholders.
• Provide social work interventions to individuals, family members, or groups.
• Use a strengths-based approach to enhance people’s capacity to address their own needs.
• Advocate for patients, surrogates, family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

What This Job Offers

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