Social Worker LCSW - Hospice
About The Position
This position involves traveling to see hospice patients in the Portland Metro service areas. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) independently provides comprehensive biopsychosocial/spiritual assessment, diagnosis, treatment, interventions, and advocacy for patients and their support systems. The LCSW incorporates concepts and theories related to life span development, neurobiology, and behavioral change. Collaboration with the patient and support system is essential to develop and implement evidence-informed person-centered care plans across the care continuum, in conjunction with the Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Team (IDT). The LCSW is expected to perform duties respecting patient self-determination, reducing health disparities/barriers to care, and adhering to the NASW code of ethics, Standards of Practice (SOP), and the mission of Providence. Providence values its caregivers and fosters a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect, empowering its employees.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE Accredited School of Social Work, OR from a school in candidacy status by the council of Social Work Education (CSWE)
- 2 years relevant Social Work experience (may include CSWA experience)
- Oregon Clinical Social Worker License/Clinical Social Work Associate License upon hire
- Washington Clinical Social Worker License or affiliated counselor credential within 2 months of hire
- Driving is a necessary part of this role
- Comply with all state laws and requirements for driving
- Provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request
Nice To Haves
- 1 year Care Management experience in acute care settings
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial/spiritual assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment/interventions/advocacy of patients and their support systems
- Incorporate concepts and theories associated with life span development, neurobiology, and behavioral change
- Collaborate with the patient and support system to develop and implement evidence-informed person-centered care plans across the care continuum in collaboration with the Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Team (IDT)
- Perform duties in a manner that respects patient self-determination, that reduces health disparities/barriers to care, and adheres to the NASW code of ethics, Standards of Practice (SOP), and mission
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
