Medical Social Worker - PT

Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Eugene
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Create Your Career With Us!Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.Facility: GSS OR EugeneLocation: Eugene, ORAddress: 3500 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR 97405, USAShift: VariesJob Schedule: Part timeWeekly Hours: 20. 00Starting Rate: $24.75 - $39.75Pay Info: $2,500 Sign On Bonus AvailableDepartment DetailsMUST have MSW and LCSW credentials to qualify.This position will provide flexibility/freedom of creating your own schedule and all clinicians are remote workers.Possibility of full-time hours.Job SummaryMUST HAVE MSW and LCSW CREDENTIALS TO QUALIFY.Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations. Coordinates healthcare programs among patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams/communities. Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages.Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Develops appropriate plan of care for patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies. Provides referrals, current information and/or education regarding programs and services available. Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects/assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary. Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate. Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and communities and healthcare teams/communities. Displays independent judgement. Actively participates with the healthcare teams.Depending on department may be providing social services for donors and transplant recipients.QualificationsMUST HAVE MSW and LCSW CREDENTIALS TO QUALIFY.Bachelor s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required. If hired prior to January 1, 2009, a bachelor s degree in Social Work or another related field was acceptable.Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment. Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:GSS locations:Licensure or certification as a social worker in the state where the location is located, if required by State Social Work licensing board.BenefitsThe Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to .The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R-Job Function: Care CoordinationFeatured: No

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