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Clinical Social Worker - CSWA or LCSW

Quick overview

Provide holistic, patient-centered social work services for adult and pediatric patients, focusing on psychosocial evaluations and crisis intervention. Coordinate internal and external services while advocating for patients, families, and caregivers within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master of Social Work degree and a valid CSWA or LCSW license in Oregon. Candidates must hold an AHA BLS Provider certification and possess experience in medical social work or mental health services.

postgraduate degreeCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyEnd-of-Life CareCrisis InterventionTriageElectronic Medical RecordsInterdisciplinary CollaborationTransition PlanningPsychosocial EvaluationBehavioral Health AssessmentAddiction ServicesCulturally Responsive Practice

Job description

Overview Are you committed to holistic, patient-centered care?
Do you thrive in providing care to adult and pediatric patients across a variety of settings?
If you are passionate about serving vulnerable populations and growing as an empathetic advocate, you may be a great fit for the Legacy team.
With compassion and commitment, Clinical Social Workers embody Legacy’s mission of making life better for others.
They evaluate patients’ psychosocial and mental health needs to support transition planning, crisis intervention, and the coordination of both internal and external services.
They also assess and implement intervention strategies related to behavioral health, addiction, end-of-life care, and informed decision-making regarding therapeutic options.
Our Clinical Social Workers advocate not only for patients, but also for their surrogates, family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
We offer two levels of Clinical Social Worker opportunities based on your qualifications and experience.
Review the details below to see which role aligns best with your background.
Once you apply, we will work with you to identify the opportunity that best matches your experience and credentials.
We will consider candidates with their Clinical Social Work Associate license working towards a Licensed Clinical Social Worker license for a Clinical Social Worker I position ($40.06 min - $57.28 max) or candidates with their Licensed Clinical Social Worker license for a Clinical Social Worker II position ($42.06 min - $60.14 max).
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury.
With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

Responsibilities

Provides 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.

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 terminology Strong 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 marginalization Demonstrates ability to locate, utilize and advocate for patient/family access to hospital/ community resources Exhibits knowledge of legal/regulatory issues and an ability to be a resource to all team members regarding such issues Ability 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.
Licensure
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I (CSWA): Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA, working toward LCSW) required in OR. American Heart Association (AHA) issued BLS Provider certification required.
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II (LCSW): Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required in OR. American Heart Association (AHA) issued BLS Provider certification required. Pay Range USD $42.06 - USD $60.14 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

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