Social Work Specialist, Adult Inpatient and OCU
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Overview
The Social Work Specialist works in collaboration or by delegation from CSWA or LCSW to screen
patient/family for psycho-social needs and determines current and anticipated patient care concerns. The SW
Specialists advocate for patients and families to connect with community resources. The SW Specialist
provides families with information regarding patient care issues; works with OHSU patients and families
regarding guardianship and conservatorship issues facilitates in the coordination of follow up care in OHSU
clinics or in the community; participates in patient and family health care education assists with housing and
transportation needs as necessary. The Social Work Specialist provides specific service line support for
patients in the inpatient units
Function/Duties of Position
- The Social Work specialist screens patient/family for psycho-social needs anddetermines current and anticipated patient care concerns. The SW Specialistadvocates for patients and families screens for abuse suicide or medical neglect andmakes appropriate referrals. The SW Specialist screens patients and families abilityto cope with major life changes provides support to patients and families and refersto a Medical Social Worker as necessary. The SW Specialist provides families withinformation regarding patient care issues; works with OHSU patients and familiesregarding guardianship and conservatorship issues facilitates in the coordination offollow up care in OHSU clinics or in the community; participates in patient andfamilys health care education assists with housing and transportation needs as necessary. Performs drug and alcohol screening and refers for appointment follow- up. care education assists with housing and transportation needs as necessary. Performs drug and alcohol screening and refers for appointment follow up.
- This position is a flexible work position which allows some remote work. Remote work at OHSU is a work arrangement under which an employee performs the duties and responsibilities of their position and other authorized activities from a non-OHSU location as part of their approved regular work schedule. The Social Work Specialist generally is expected to be in person at least half of their work time depending on the expectations of their specific position. The Social Work Specialist should have a private space at home dedicated to work and no Protected Health Information should be printed.
Documentation: Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patientcare services including charting reports and documentation. Submitspatient care statistics in a timely manner.
Information Systems: Creates and assists in form development as database access system for information relevant to patients care.
Required Qualifications
Two years of social service work experience providing supportive counseling to clients on a one-to-one basis which includes full responsibility for handling each case plan;AND
A Bachelors degree or three more years of experience which shows: a) knowledge of casework methods and techniques; b) knowledge of patients familys rights; c) knowledge of medical terminology; and d)knowledge of implications of the effect of illness injury and/or disability on patients and families.
Job Related KnowledgeSkills and Abilities(Competencies):
- Knowledge of casework methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of patients familys rights.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of implications of the effect of illness injury and/or disability on patients and families.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in social work or related field preferred
- 3 or more years of hospital experience
- Soft Skills: Time Management Organization Patient Advocacy Communication skills Problem Solving Creativity Adaptability Critical thinking Conflict Resolution
Additional Details
Requires prioritization.
Frequent interruptions in an environment of frequent change and fluctuations.
For inpatient units accepts accountability and responsibility. May be exposed to body fluids tissue possible radiation exposure and infectious processes. Subject to computer work for several hours as needed. Able to utilize office equipment within work area.
All are welcome
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Photography
- Facebook Advertising
- Hootsuite
- Social Listening
- SEO
- Web Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Social Media Management
- Copywriting
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
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