What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (LCSW) (Outpatient) (Exempt) position at Adventist Health?
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our dynamic team. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive social work services to patients, offering mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare setting, and a passion for supporting patients' emotional and psychological well-being. If you are an LCSW looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, patient-centered environment, we encourage you to apply!
In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.
Job Summary:
Works as part of a Behavioral Health Services team providing provision of comprehensive outpatient psychotherapeutic services for children, adults and families, including but not limited to, biopsychosocial evaluation and assessment. Uses consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, evaluating and comparing possible courses-of-action, and making decisions/recommendations after considering the various possibilities.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Master’s Degree in social work: Required
- Three years' technical experience: Preferred
- One year of professional social work experience.: Required
Licenses/Certifications:
- Current LCSW licensure required for LCSW in state of practice. Master’s degree in Social Work required for MSW II.: Required
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice: Required
Essential Functions:
- Provides resource information to organization in regards to clinical, financial, psychosocial, insurance and continued care issues. Provides written materials, when available, in order to reinforce verbal communication with patients/families. Identifies and assists in the placement and/or or treatment of patients' psychosocial needs in cooperation with the health care team. Interviews patients, family members and others to obtain relevant information to formulate short and long-term goals.
- Identifies and evaluates patient and family learning needs, abilities and readiness to learn. Participates within the interdisciplinary team to formulate discharge plan, working collaboratively with all members of the team. Prepares a written evaluation for the patient's chart after initial interview, develops goals and notes addressing functional limitations. Determines need for patient referrals to other agencies or community resources. Exercises independent judgment on moderate to complex cases.
- Coordinates collaborative resources such as Home Health and community services, and skilled nursing facility placement, as needed. Refers to health team members as appropriate, i.e., dietitian, physical therapy, pastoral care and financial assistance, etc. Provides clinical care efficiently/effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills, as well as critical thinking ability. Supports clinical enterprise management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks.
- Acts as patient advocate, helping medical personnel understand social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problem. Collaborates with family, physician, Home Health staff and community agencies to restore optimum patient/family, social and health adjustments within patient's capacity. Conducts follow-up monitoring for selected patients.
- Assists in making recommendations to management on process improvement, new processes, tools and techniques, or development of new clinical services. Works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Regularly models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills. Provides input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
