Clinical Social Worker - CSWA or LCSW
About The Position
Legacy Health is hiring Clinical Social Workers for adult and pediatric settings across the health care continuum at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland. The role focuses on holistic, patient-centered care and the needs of vulnerable populations. Clinical Social Workers assess psychosocial and mental or behavioral health needs and support transition planning, crisis intervention, and coordination of internal and community services. They also address behavioral health, addiction, end-of-life care, and informed decision-making regarding therapeutic options, advocating for patients, surrogates, family members, caregivers, and health care providers. The work may be performed independently or collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Services include comprehensive assessment of psychosocial and mental or behavioral health status, legal and safety considerations, substance use or addiction, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues. Interventions may include brief counseling, transition planning, crisis management, and coordination with internal and community stakeholders. Social work interventions may serve individuals, families, or groups and use a strengths-based approach to help people address their own needs. Legacy offers two qualification-based levels: Clinical Social Worker I for candidates with a Clinical Social Work Associate license working toward LCSW, and Clinical Social Worker II for candidates with an LCSW. The listed pay ranges are $40.06–$57.28 per hour for Clinical Social Worker I and $42.06–$60.14 per hour for Clinical Social Worker II.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
- For Clinical Social Worker I: Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) license in Oregon, working toward LCSW.
- For Clinical Social Worker II: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in Oregon.
- American Heart Association-issued BLS Provider certification.
- For 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 with individuals, families, or groups, including normal development, aging, illness, and the needs of patients with acute, chronic, and terminal illness.
- Knowledge of medical, mental health, and substance use diagnoses, disabilities, treatment procedures, common medications and their effects or side effects, and medical terminology.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, including the ability to triage patient and family needs, work on an interdisciplinary team, collaborate with community stakeholders or resources, and document in writing.
- 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 the ability to serve as a resource to team members.
- Ability to navigate electronic medical records and use basic computer programs.
Nice To Haves
- For 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 is preferred.
- For Clinical Social Worker II: 3 years of relevant experience in care management, mental health and/or addictions services, medical social work, or a social service organization is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide social work services in adult and pediatric settings across the health care continuum, with a focus on holistic, patient-centered care and vulnerable populations.
- Evaluate psychosocial and mental or behavioral health status, including legal and safety considerations, substance use or addiction, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues.
- Provide brief counseling, transition planning, crisis management, and planning.
- Coordinate care with internal and community stakeholders and resources.
- Intervene with individuals, family members, or groups using a strengths-based approach.
- Advocate for patients, surrogates, family members, caregivers, and health care providers.
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Job Type
Full-time
