Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Allied Health - Social Worker
Samaritan Albany General Hospital - Albany, Oregon, United States, 97321
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Client Name Samaritan Albany General Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Allied Profession Allied Health Specialty Social Worker Job ID 33511166 Job Title Allied Health - Social Worker Weekly Pay $2346.0
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Shift 8 hour days Scheduled Hours 40
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Start Date 08/07/2025 End Date 11/06/2025 Duration 13 Week(s)
Job Description Job Title: Medical Social Worker Job Summary: The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support to patients and families facing acute, chronic, or terminal medical conditions. They collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure the emotional, financial, and social needs of patients are addressed during treatment and recovery.
Key Responsibilities: Assess patients' social, emotional, and environmental needs.
Provide counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families.
Assist in discharge planning, including referrals to community resources and services (e.g., home health care, transportation, housing).
Educate patients and families on healthcare processes and coping strategies.
Advocate for patient needs with the interdisciplinary medical team.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and care plans.
Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Address issues related to abuse, neglect, substance use, mental health, and trauma, as applicable.
Support patients and families in understanding and completing advance directives and end-of-life planning.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
Work Settings: Hospitals
Clinics
Long-term care facilities
Home health agencies
Hospice and palliative care
Rehabilitation centers
Licensure & Certification Requirements by State (U.S.): Medical Social Workers are typically required to hold a Master's in Social Work (MSW) and be licensed or certified, depending on the state. Here's a general overview:
States That Require Licensure for Medical Social Workers (Most Common License: LCSW or LMSW): All 50 U.S. states regulate social work practice, but the type of license required and the title vary. In general:
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker): Required for clinical roles in almost all states.
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker): Often sufficient for non-clinical medical settings.
Some states allow provisional or associate licenses for those working under supervision.
Examples by State: StateLicense RequiredNotes CaliforniaLCSWMust be licensed through the Board of Behavioral Sciences TexasLMSW or LCSWLMSW sufficient for hospital settings New YorkLMSW or LCSWLMSW required for most hospital roles FloridaLCSWRequired for clinical roles; registered intern status acceptable for supervision IllinoisLSW or LCSWLSW acceptable for non-clinical roles GeorgiaLMSW or LCSWLMSW required at minimum OhioLSW or LISWLSW for general roles, LISW for advanced practice PennsylvaniaLSW or LCSWLSW for hospitals, LCSW for therapy MassachusettsLCSW or LICSWLICSW needed for independent clinical roles North CarolinaLCSWA, LCSWLCSWA for associate level, working toward LCSW Note: Scope of practice and supervision requirements vary widely. Always verify with your state's Board of Social Work.
Client Details
Address 1046 6th Ave Sw City Albany State OR Zip Code 97321
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*Estimated pay and benefits package based on pay range over last 36 months. Exact pay and benefits package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, eligibility, etc.
Client Name Samaritan Albany General Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Allied Profession Allied Health Specialty Social Worker Job ID 33511166 Job Title Allied Health - Social Worker Weekly Pay $2346.0
Shift Details
Shift 8 hour days Scheduled Hours 40
Job Order Details
Start Date 08/07/2025 End Date 11/06/2025 Duration 13 Week(s)
Job Description Job Title: Medical Social Worker Job Summary: The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support to patients and families facing acute, chronic, or terminal medical conditions. They collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure the emotional, financial, and social needs of patients are addressed during treatment and recovery.
Key Responsibilities: Assess patients' social, emotional, and environmental needs.
Provide counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families.
Assist in discharge planning, including referrals to community resources and services (e.g., home health care, transportation, housing).
Educate patients and families on healthcare processes and coping strategies.
Advocate for patient needs with the interdisciplinary medical team.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and care plans.
Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Address issues related to abuse, neglect, substance use, mental health, and trauma, as applicable.
Support patients and families in understanding and completing advance directives and end-of-life planning.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
Work Settings: Hospitals
Clinics
Long-term care facilities
Home health agencies
Hospice and palliative care
Rehabilitation centers
Licensure & Certification Requirements by State (U.S.): Medical Social Workers are typically required to hold a Master's in Social Work (MSW) and be licensed or certified, depending on the state. Here's a general overview:
States That Require Licensure for Medical Social Workers (Most Common License: LCSW or LMSW): All 50 U.S. states regulate social work practice, but the type of license required and the title vary. In general:
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker): Required for clinical roles in almost all states.
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker): Often sufficient for non-clinical medical settings.
Some states allow provisional or associate licenses for those working under supervision.
Examples by State: StateLicense RequiredNotes CaliforniaLCSWMust be licensed through the Board of Behavioral Sciences TexasLMSW or LCSWLMSW sufficient for hospital settings New YorkLMSW or LCSWLMSW required for most hospital roles FloridaLCSWRequired for clinical roles; registered intern status acceptable for supervision IllinoisLSW or LCSWLSW acceptable for non-clinical roles GeorgiaLMSW or LCSWLMSW required at minimum OhioLSW or LISWLSW for general roles, LISW for advanced practice PennsylvaniaLSW or LCSWLSW for hospitals, LCSW for therapy MassachusettsLCSW or LICSWLICSW needed for independent clinical roles North CarolinaLCSWA, LCSWLCSWA for associate level, working toward LCSW Note: Scope of practice and supervision requirements vary widely. Always verify with your state's Board of Social Work.
Client Details
Address 1046 6th Ave Sw City Albany State OR Zip Code 97321
Job Board Disclaimer
*Estimated pay and benefits package based on pay range over last 36 months. Exact pay and benefits package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, eligibility, etc.