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Legacy Health

Clinical Social Worker Specialist - On Call

Legacy Health, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Overview

Clinical Social Worker Specialist - On Call at Legacy Health. Join to apply for the Clinical Social Worker Specialist - On Call role at Legacy Health. This is a non-exempt position for unbudgeted employees with unpredictable hours and schedules. 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 as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Key services include comprehensive evaluation of psychosocial and mental health status, legal and safety considerations, brief counseling, transition planning, crisis management, and planning and coordination of internal and external services. Assesses and implements intervention strategies to address behavioral health and addiction issues, end-of-life care, and informed decision making about therapeutic options and communication with surrogates, family members, caregivers and health care providers. May provide education and facilitate or lead support or treatment groups. Engages in care coordination and transition planning to enhance patients’ ability to address their own needs. Qualifications

Education:

Master of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work required. Experience:

This position requires a minimum of one year relevant experience. Experience in one or more of the following areas strongly preferred: Care Management, Behavioral Health, Social Services, Addictions treatment. Skills:

Broad knowledge of social work principles; ability to apply them across developmental stages and illness trajectories; knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, treatment procedures, medications and effects; ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and provide treatment; strong organizational skills; effective communication with patients, families, physicians and staff; ability to engage in care coordination, group leadership, and use of electronic medical records; and knowledge of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements. Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA, working toward LCSW) required for employees who perform this job in the state of Oregon. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Social Work Associate-Independent Clinical (LSWAIC working towards LICSW), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), or Licensed Social Work Associate & Advanced (LSWAA) in the State of Washington. Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: USD $39.27 - USD $56.16 /Hr. To learn more about employee benefits visit: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you Commitment and Equal Opportunity

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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. 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. Visit: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

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