LCSW/R

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

51d•$33 - $55

About The Position

Care for our community, and your career. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker/R (LCSW) shall be accountable for acting and practicing within the scope of a LCSW/R as defined by the New York State Education Department and in accordance with approved scope of practice and established protocols. Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. The LCSW/R will conduct social worker services at Samaritan Medical Center and its affiliated outpatient programs, within the psychiatric specialty area of children, adolescent and/or adult patients. The LCSW/R performs a wide variety of clinical and social work services for assigned client groups, such as children, having complex social and adjustment problems. Provides skill building interventions to help patients cope with their social situations and relationships. Works as part of an interdisciplinary treatment teams with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, psychologists and nurse practitioners. Performance of tasks requires training and experience in diagnosis, human development, family and societal dynamics. Interviews patients, and their families if necessary, to obtain factual background information about the patient. Summarizes information on the social and family background of patients and the history of the illness or disability to provide a basis for treatment planning; provides clinical case support and referrals to community resources as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement : Master’s degree or higher in Social Work
Minimum Experience Requirement : Three years post-master’s direct counseling experience preferred.
Well developed critical thinking skills.
Basic knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals of all disciplines.
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Multi-tasking and task management essential.
Basic computer knowledge.
Training and experience must be in the scope of practice of the clinical specialty area of children, adolescent and/or adult patients, as well as family intervention.
Proven mastery of advanced sociological, psychological, and mental health care related interventions and issues.
Works autonomously, sets priorities and makes independent decisions of a complex nature.
Demonstrates effective listening and comprehension skills.
Initiates collaboration with others outside of service area.
Demonstrates personal commitment to the principles, values and ethics of the organization.
Models accountability for learning by sharing knowledge and learning from others.
Builds effective working relationships.
Expresses appreciation to others for their work.
Treats others with respect.
Minimum License Requirement : NYS LCSW/R license.
Must maintain a collaborative agreement with a licensed physician in the field of practice of the Psychiatry with an active license in the State of New York.

Responsibilities

Conduct social worker services at Samaritan Medical Center and its affiliated outpatient programs, within the psychiatric specialty area of children, adolescent and/or adult patients.
Perform a wide variety of clinical and social work services for assigned client groups, such as children, having complex social and adjustment problems.
Provide skill building interventions to help patients cope with their social situations and relationships.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment teams with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, psychologists and nurse practitioners.
Interview patients, and their families if necessary, to obtain factual background information about the patient.
Summarize information on the social and family background of patients and the history of the illness or disability to provide a basis for treatment planning
Provide clinical case support and referrals to community resources as needed.

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