Outpatient Social Worker

Description

POSITION: Outpatient Social Worker

COMPENSATION: Based on experience

CLASSIFICTION: Full Time

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)
• Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit
• Service Awards and Recognition Programs
• 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for qualified employees)
• Employer Provided Training Programs
• Free Membership to Connie Wold Wellness Center
• Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health
• Child Care Subsidy Program
• Options available for continuing education, relocation assistance, housing
• Continuing education paid or reimbursed
• Certain Branded clothing provided
• McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance

Outpatient Social Worker

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Outpatient Social Worker provides psychosocial support and counseling to individuals and families in an outpatient setting. This role involves assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and connecting clients to resources that support their mental, emotional, and social well-being. While primarily serving dialysis and oncology, the outpatient social worker may support inpatient services as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ psychosocial needs, strengths, and challenges to inform treatment planning.
• Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans, setting achievable goals and monitoring progress.
• Identify and connect clients with community resources, including housing assistance, financial support, healthcare services, and educational programs.
• Assess and respond to crisis situations, providing immediate support and intervention as necessary.
• Advocate for clients’ needs within the healthcare system and community, ensuring they receive appropriate services and support.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to coordinate care and ensure holistic treatment for clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Provide education to clients and their families about mental health, coping strategies, and available resources to enhance overall well-being.
• Complies with all safety and regulatory requirements in the care of oncology patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts MH ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. MH does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons deemed appropriate by MH.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand and eye coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Working under stressful conditions
• Working irregular hours including after hours

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
• In-depth knowledge of oncology nursing practices and treatment protocols.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Previous experience in an outpatient setting, particularly with populations facing mental health challenges or chronic illnesses, is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current state licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMSW) or eligibility for licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

NON-DESCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of McKenzie Health not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.