Clinical Social Worker - LCSW
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Clinical Social Worker - LCSWUS-OR-PORTLANDJob ID: 24-41196Type:
Part Time - BenefittedGood Samaritan Medical Ctr campusOverviewAre
you committed to holistic patient-centered care? Do you thrive
providing adult and pediatric care in a variety of settings? If you
want to grow as an empathetic advocate for the needs of vulnerable
populations, you may be perfect for our Legacy team. With
compassion and commitment, Clinical Social Workers embody the
Legacy mission of making life better for others. They do this by
evaluating the psychosocial and mental health issues of patients to
ensure transition planning, crisis management, and
planning/coordination of both internal and external services. They
assess intervention strategies to address behavioral and addiction
issues, as well as end-of-life care and informed decision making
about therapeutic options. Our Clinical Social Workers are
advocates not just for our patients, but also for their surrogates,
family members, caregivers and health care providers. Oregon Based
Positions:We will consider candidates with their Licensed Clinical
Social Worker license for a Clinical Social Worker II position
($40.43 min - $57.81 max). This position supports the Transplant
program. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland
is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy
Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care,
kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss
surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon's
only 24-hour urgent care that's located alongside an emergency
room, with access to emergency care if needed. Are you looking for
a Clinical Social Worker job opportunity with a different schedule
or at another Legacy Health location? Please click here to see a
list of other openingsResponsibilitiesProvides 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 (but are not limited to) 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.
Throughout the care continuum, social workers will utilize a
strengths-based approach with the aim to enhance the capacity of
people to address their own needs.QualificationsClinical Social
Worker II LCSW Position Requirements:Education:Master of Social
Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work
required.Experience:2 years relevant experience in care management,
mental health and/or addictions services, medical social work, or
social service organization. Preferred: 3 years' relevant
experience. Skills: 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
terminologyStrong 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 marginalizationDemonstrates ability to
locate, utilize and advocate for patient/family access to hospital/
community resourcesExhibits knowledge of legal/regulatory issues
and an ability to be a resource to all team members regarding such
issuesAbility 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. LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION: Follows
guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.Equal opportunity
employer/vets/disabled.Compensation details: 40.43-57.81 Hourly
WagePI6ca95eb626e3-25660-36143857
Keywords: Legacy Health, Portland , Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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