*DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION*
*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.
*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.
*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.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $53,000.
00 - $78,000.
00 per year
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Night shift
Work setting:
* Inpatient
* In-person
Work Location: In person