Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Provides social work services including psychosocial assessments, brief patient/family counseling, support, resources & education intervention to meet the standards of the patient/family & ensure continuity of care.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Hematology & Oncology teams at Samaritan Health Services specialize in diagnosing and treating adult cancer patients using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological therapy as well as treating a range of hematologic conditions. We educate patients about their illness, the treatment options and provide supportive care during treatment and into survivorship.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Oregon LMSW (Masters-level Social Worker) or CSWA (Clinical Social Work Associate) licensure required.
Oregon LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred.
Experience as a social worker in a hospital or medical setting preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Days, 0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Specialty Type:
Health Sciences
Sub Specialty:
Social Worker
Bilingual:
No
Holiday Coverage Required:
No