Medical social worker
Overview
Clinical Transplant Services provides care coordination and services to patients in need of or who have received kidney, pancreas, liver, and / or heart transplants.
The Medical Social Worker is expected to practice in accordance with performance standards, core values and with a commitment to service excellence.
Function / Duties of Position
1. Psychosocial Assessment. Engages in case finding and conducts interviews with
patients, patients' families, and other appropriate resources to gather information
necessary in identifying / evaluating the psychosocial, cultural, and financial
conditions of patients referred by agency staff, community professionals, families or
other sources; prepares assessments regarding patient functioning capacity (including
behavior, coping abilities, and attitude toward illness, injury disability, or
hospitalization) and support systems available for treatment planning; provides in
depth consultation to community professionals, agency staff, or other persons seeking
guidance in meeting patient needs; may complete daily rounds and conduct chart
reviews to determine patient needs or problems on assigned unit; may participate in
treatment team meetings with various health care staff, to provide psychosocial
assessments which are used in establishing treatment goals or in discharge planning.
2. Patient Services . Refers patient / family to outside resources for assistance (such as
financial, vocational, schools, transportation, insurance, housing, medicine) and
assists family in gaining access to resources; may develop discharge plans
emphasizing continuity of care, appropriate placement and maximum use of
appropriate resources; serves as advocate for the patient within the medical setting
and the community; maintains knowledge of community resources for patient care;
may interact with Medical Social Service Specialists to insure delivery of specific
patient-care services.
3. Counseling. Provides short- and long-term counseling to patients and / or their
families; provides supportive counseling to reinforce patients' strengths and assist
them in dealing with the stress and feelings of grief, fear, and anger associated with
serious illness, injury, hospitalization, or disability; counsels patients to assist them in
decisions regarding treatment options or decisions on pregnancy-related issues, such
as adoption or abortion; conducts group sessions to provide information to patients
and their families on treatment methods and what to anticipate on a social, emotional,
or physical level from the treatment; may provide psychotherapy to patients and their
families such as individual therapy, group therapy, and marital / family therapy; may
participate in emergency or on-call situations by providing crisis intervention services
to patients and / or their families.
4. Training. Assists in the supervision and evaluation of graduate level social work
interns; may assist in training medical residents and other agency staff regarding
department activities, programs, services, and social work practices, including the
field of medical social work; attends patient care conferences and actively contributes
to case reviews; provides in-services to department, unit, or community professionals
regarding areas of expertise.
5. Departmental Functions. Contributes to the development and evaluation of new
programs to meet identified patient needs; provides community education programs
to pertinent social concerns; assumes active role in meetings and supervisory
conferences for the purpose of information exchange, education, and enhanced patient
care.
6. Documentation. Prepares psychosocial assessments, histories, and treatment
recommendations for patients' hospital charts and department records; maintains
written record of all social work involvement with patient; prepares accurate and
timely statistics on assigned cases.
7. Miscellaneous. Attends conferences and seminars to maintain up-to-date knowledge
of social work practices and principles.
Required Qualifications
- Masters of Social Work- Health care experience preferred
- Able to implement assessments, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy
- Excellent task prioritization, time management, and communication skills
- CSWA or LCSW in Oregon and CSWA or LCSW in Washington, or willingness to obtain in first 6 months of employment
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
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Medical social worker
Overview
Clinical Transplant Services provides care coordination and services to patients in need of or who have received kidney, pancreas, liver, and / or heart transplants.
The Medical Social Worker is expected to practice in accordance with performance standards, core values and with a commitment to service excellence.
Function / Duties of Position
1. Psychosocial Assessment. Engages in case finding and conducts interviews with
patients, patients' families, and other appropriate resources to gather information
necessary in identifying / evaluating the psychosocial, cultural, and financial
conditions of patients referred by agency staff, community professionals, families or
other sources; prepares assessments regarding patient functioning capacity (including
behavior, coping abilities, and attitude toward illness, injury disability, or
hospitalization) and support systems available for treatment planning; provides in
depth consultation to community professionals, agency staff, or other persons seeking
guidance in meeting patient needs; may complete daily rounds and conduct chart
reviews to determine patient needs or problems on assigned unit; may participate in
treatment team meetings with various health care staff, to provide psychosocial
assessments which are used in establishing treatment goals or in discharge planning.
2. Patient Services . Refers patient / family to outside resources for assistance (such as
financial, vocational, schools, transportation, insurance, housing, medicine) and
assists family in gaining access to resources; may develop discharge plans
emphasizing continuity of care, appropriate placement and maximum use of
appropriate resources; serves as advocate for the patient within the medical setting
and the community; maintains knowledge of community resources for patient care;
may interact with Medical Social Service Specialists to insure delivery of specific
patient-care services.
3. Counseling. Provides short- and long-term counseling to patients and / or their
families; provides supportive counseling to reinforce patients' strengths and assist
them in dealing with the stress and feelings of grief, fear, and anger associated with
serious illness, injury, hospitalization, or disability; counsels patients to assist them in
decisions regarding treatment options or decisions on pregnancy-related issues, such
as adoption or abortion; conducts group sessions to provide information to patients
and their families on treatment methods and what to anticipate on a social, emotional,
or physical level from the treatment; may provide psychotherapy to patients and their
families such as individual therapy, group therapy, and marital / family therapy; may
participate in emergency or on-call situations by providing crisis intervention services
to patients and / or their families.
4. Training. Assists in the supervision and evaluation of graduate level social work
interns; may assist in training medical residents and other agency staff regarding
department activities, programs, services, and social work practices, including the
field of medical social work; attends patient care conferences and actively contributes
to case reviews; provides in-services to department, unit, or community professionals
regarding areas of expertise.
5. Departmental Functions. Contributes to the development and evaluation of new
programs to meet identified patient needs; provides community education programs
to pertinent social concerns; assumes active role in meetings and supervisory
conferences for the purpose of information exchange, education, and enhanced patient
care.
6. Documentation. Prepares psychosocial assessments, histories, and treatment
recommendations for patients' hospital charts and department records; maintains
written record of all social work involvement with patient; prepares accurate and
timely statistics on assigned cases.
7. Miscellaneous. Attends conferences and seminars to maintain up-to-date knowledge
of social work practices and principles.
Required Qualifications
- Masters of Social Work- Health care experience preferred
- Able to implement assessments, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy
- Excellent task prioritization, time management, and communication skills
- CSWA or LCSW in Oregon and CSWA or LCSW in Washington, or willingness to obtain in first 6 months of employment
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Social worker msw
Description
Social Worker MSW at Providence St.Vincent Medical Center (On-Call, Day Schedule).
The CSWA Social Worker, under direct and continuous supervision, provides comprehensive biopsychosocial / spiritual assessment, diagnosis and / or treatment / interventions / advocacy of patients and their support systems.
The CSWA incorporates concepts and theories associated with life span development, neurobiology, and behavioral change.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Centerand thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications :
Master's Degree : Social Work from a CSWE Accredited School of Social Work, OR from a school in candidacy status by the council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
Upon request : Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving.
Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.
Fingerprinting may be required also.
Upon hire : Employees providing services in the State of Washington must pass the Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH) background check.
It is required that an application to become an Agency Affiliated Counselor through the Washington State Department of Health must be submitted within 7 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications :
Upon hire : Clinical Social Worker License
Healthcare experience.
1 year Experience in acute care settings.
2 years of direct oncology social work experience. Group facilitation experience preferred.
Home health / hospice or clinic / ambulatory care experience preferred.
Why Join Providence?
Our are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Hybrid Therapist Social Worker LCSW
Title 1 :
Title 2 : MSW Licensed Social Worker
This trusted Honolulu hospital is actively interviewing for a Hybrid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Therapist to join its Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Outpatient Behavioral Health team.
Join the community-focused health system, and support patients’ emotional, environmental, and financial needs. This person will work report to the office 3 days per week and work from home the other 2 days.
At the heart of this thriving Ambulatory Therapy community in the Portland, Oregon Area, is a respected healthcare systems that offers a vast array of Acute, Sub-Acute, and Outpatient Services.
From Inpatient and Emergency services at its 200+ hospital, to a full range of outpatient, primary, and specialty care clinics, this community health system has earned a reputation for amazing patient outcomes and innovative care models.
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will play an integral role in supporting patient care and well-being across the continuum of care.
Reporting to the Ambulatory Mental Health Program Manager, the Outpatient LCSW will work with an outstanding Therapy team made of Masters prepared Social Workers (MSW), Clinical Psychologists (Psy.
D.) and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT). Working with such a diverse team, the LCSW will get exposure to a large set of patient populations beyond the Outpatient / Ambulatory care patients that will be your primary focus.
The LCSW will work a Hybrid schedule, estimated at 60% remote and 40% in-person.
As the Outpatient Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), you will play an integral role in supporting this Behavioral Health function.
This person will get to have a voice in developing, implementing, and evaluating Social Work programs for this health system during an exciting time.
This department is growing, having added 3 new roles in the past few months bringing it up to nearly 20 employees and is offering a wider array of therapy programs to its patients, now including individual, family, groups, and intensive Outpatient programs.
Clinically, this program has begun to add a wider range of interventions and modalities, including :
- Stress Management
- Supportive Therapies
- Crisis Intervention
- CBT (Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies)
- Skills Training
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will play an important role for the department and for patient services in general. Primary duties include performing psychosocial assessments of patients and families to understand level of function, environment, and adequacy of support.
This function will reoccur as the case and patient progress, so the Outpatient LCSW Therapist will help adjust treatment and assessment over time.
A large part of this assessment is offering therapy services when necessary and appropriate, and coordinating continuing care with other members of the overall healthcare community.
The Greater Portland Area is quickly becoming one of America’s prime destinations, and it’s easy to see why. If local to the area, the LCSW Hybrid Social Worker will discover an affordable cost-of-living, close proximity to some of the country’s best schools, and a growing economy, making this region a great place to think about family.
World-class cuisine, a legendary music scene, a nationally recognized craft beer and cocktail industry, and a long history of artistic culture will keep the city folks happy to the core.
A short trip in any direction puts you square in the middle of the most beautiful nature the West Coast has to offer. From the snowy slopes of Mt.
Hood, the rocky Oregon Coast, the outdoorsy type will find plenty to keep them happy.
The Outpatient LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker will play a direct role in realizing the community’s growth and development plans.
You’ll get the opportunity to work with a wide array of internal and external partners, driving the health system’s mission with every decision.
For the dedication and hard work that this role will require, the LCSW will receive a generous benefits package, a competitive compensation, and the job security that comes with a growing and healthy organization.
Licensed master social
Now hiring a qualified LMSW / Licensed Masters Social Worker for a Correctional Facility in the Greater Portland Area!
Job Details :
- $2,525 / week
- $1,200 / week per diem
- $33 / hour
- $94.50 / hour overtime
- Weekly direct deposit
- Benefits available; Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
- Travel Stipend to + from assignment
LMSW / Licensed Masters Social Worker Timeline + Schedule :
- Now interviewing for June start dates.
- 13-week direct contract with the opportunity to extend.
- 40 hours per week.
- 5 x 8-hr shifts.
- Multiple shift times are available.
LMSW / Licensed Masters Social Worker Details :
- Correctional Facility.
- Male + Female inmates.
- Clinical duties focused on rehabilitation.
- Help inmates acclimate and cope with their surroundings and manage emotions.
- Perform psychological assessments to determine inmates' level of mental health functioning.
- Evaluate the presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders.
- Provide individual or group counseling sessions.
- Teach inmates life skills in rehabilitation groups.
- Prepare inmates to reintegrate into their lives outside of the correctional facility.
LMSW / Licensed Masters Social Worker Qualifications :
- 2+ years of Social Work experience, experience within the correctional space preferred but not required.
- Clean background check upon hire.
- Bilingual; Spanish / English is a plus.
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Licensed clinical social
$5,000 sign-on bonus!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - Behaviorist
Harney District Hospital of Burns, OR is looking to hire a full-time LCSW to work with HDH primary care providers to assist patients with behavioral needs and support.
This position starts at $34.46 and increases based on experience. We also offer exceptional full-time benefits, including $1,000 / month towards medical & vision, $65 / month for dental, choice of retirement plans, and up to 200 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to take your clinical health career to the next level, apply today!
Established in Burns, Oregon in 1920, we are the only critical access hospital that serves residents living in rural communities spread across the 10,000 square miles of beautiful Harney County.
We also run a family care clinic and a specialty care clinic. Despite our small size and remote location, we offer modern facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and a comprehensive range of services.
Treating others with sensitivity and empathy provides for a healing environment and shows respect for the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of others.
We take care of our family, friends, and neighbors, so quality care is close to our heart. Here, our patients are never just numbers.
You will provide an active presence to the HDH Family Care clinical teams and be available to accept warm-hand-off's and provide assessment and brief treatment interventions to patients referred by the medical providers.
You will f acilitate referrals and coordination to other services (e.g. substance abuse treatment, tele-psychiatry, or community resources) as needed or as directed by primary care provider.
You will d evelop and maintain professional relationships and act as a liaison with the local mental health agency to enhance coordination of patients being referred for services at their facility.
Your work will help patients effectively resolve individual barriers through follow-up, advocacy and collaboration with staff and other community service providers.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS : Master's degree in social work from accredited school.
Harney District Hospital (HDH) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
It is the policy of Harney District Hospital (HDH) that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment.
It is further the policy of HDH to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.
HDH is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship.
If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Jen Hoke at or .
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire;
they will also be required to pass a background check and drug screen.
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