Clinical Social Worker - CSWA or LCSW

About the role

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland is seeking Clinical Social Workers to provide holistic, patient-centered care to adult and pediatric patients across various settings. We are committed to serving vulnerable populations and growing as empathetic advocates. Clinical Social Workers evaluate patients' psychosocial and mental health needs, support transition planning, crisis intervention, and coordinate internal and external services. They 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 for patients, surrogates, family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services across adult and pediatric settings with a focus on holistic patient-centered care and attention to vulnerable populations
• Works both independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Comprehensive evaluation of psychosocial and mental/behavioral health status, legal and safety considerations, substance use or addiction, chronic illness, or end-of-life issues
• Uses brief counseling, transition planning, crisis management, and coordination with internal and community stakeholders
• Social work intervention with individuals, family members, or groups
• Utilizes a strengths-based approach to enhance the capacity of people to address their own needs

Qualifications

We offer two levels of Clinical Social Worker positions based on qualifications and experience:

Clinical Social Worker I (CSWA):

• Education: Master of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work
• Experience: Prefer 1 year of relevant experience in care management, mental health and/or addictions services, medical social work, or social service organization
• Licensure: Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA, working toward LCSW) required in OR
• American Heart Association (AHA) issued BLS Provider certification required

Clinical Social Worker II (LCSW):

• Education: Master of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work
• Experience: 2 years relevant experience in care management, mental health and/or addictions services, medical social work, or social service organization (3 years preferred)
• Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required in OR
• American Heart Association (AHA) issued BLS Provider certification required

Skills

• Broad knowledge of social work principles and ability to apply them with individuals, families, and/or groups integrating knowledge of normal development and aging process, changes related to illness, and 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, including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology
• Strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills, including ability to effectively triage patient and family needs, function as member of an interdisciplinary team, identify and collaborate 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 experienced historical marginalization
• Ability to locate, utilize and advocate for patient/family access to hospital/community resources
• Knowledge of legal/regulatory issues and 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 current health care environment

Pay

USD $40.06 - USD $60.14 /Hr. Clinical Social Worker I: $40.06 min - $57.28 max. Clinical Social Worker II: $42.06 min - $60.14 max.