Clinical Social Worker
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Overview
About The Department of Psychiatry
Link fundamental purpose of OHSU and The Department of Psychiatry is to improve well-being.
The OHSU Department of Psychiatry is part of the OHSU Brain Institute and focuses on providing excellent clinical treatment to our patients leading innovative research and offering hands-on training for the next generation of psychiatrists. Our specialists care for people of every culture and background and it is our mission to value and show appreciation for diversity showing respect for all people who we treat teach and serve.
Function/Duties of Position
The Clinical Social Worker as a key member of the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry provides comprehensive psychosocial services to children adolescents and their families. These services include biopsychosocial assessments individual and family counseling care coordination crisis intervention patient advocacy and referrals to appropriate community resources. The social worker collaborates with schools community agencies and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to care.
By practicing trauma-informed care principles the Clinical Social Worker prioritizes safety trustworthiness empowerment and collaboration in all aspects of service delivery.
As part of a multidisciplinary mental health team which includes psychiatrists psychologists and other clinical professionals the Clinical Social Worker delivers in-depth evidence-informed interventions tailored to the unique needs of each patient and family. The overarching goal is to enhance psychosocial well-being and strategic coordination of internal and external support systems.
In addition to scheduled services the Clinical Social Worker will provide timely as-needed interventions for patients and families experiencing acute emotional distress or behavioral challenges. This position requires strong clinical judgment cultural humility and the ability to navigate complex systems of care with sensitivity and compassion.
Required Qualifications
- A Masters Social Work (MSW). Effective January 1 2011 Certificate of Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required for employees who practice clinical social work.
- 2 years of professional experience diagnosing treating and advocating for adults with mental illness in medical or community mental health settings. Experience working within the Portland social service community and extensive knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong Verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of community-based resources.
- Organizational skills to assure timely follow-up.
- Positive collaboration and team-building skills.
- Understanding of diverse cultural geographic economic and social issues that impact our community and ability to work effectively with diverse patients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare experience preferred.
- Experience working with children adolescents and families.
Additional Details
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Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
OHSU treats the most complex health needs in the region, makes discoveries that save lives and educates next-generation health professionals.
