OR - HospiceMedical Social Worker - Days

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEProvides social work services including psychosocial assessments brief patient/family counseling support resources and education intervention to meet the standards of the patient/family and ensure continuity of care.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Hospice teams at Samaritan Health Services support patients and family members through the final stages of their illness. Evergreen Hospice serves patients in Linn Benton Marion Polk Lincoln and Tillamook Counties. These services are offered in the home setting which may include the patient s own residence skilled nursing facilities assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Services offered include intermittent skilled nursing visits (24hour oncall nursing services available) pain and symptom management medical social services counseling spiritual support hospice aides trained hospice volunteers and bereavement support. Medications and equipment are included as appropriate.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONSOregon LMSW (Masterslevel Social Worker) or CSWA (Clinical Social Work Associate) licensure required upon submission.Healthcare Provider Level American Heart Association BLS required upon submission.Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.This position requires the use of the employees personal automobile. Employee must have a valid drivers license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.Oregon LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred.Experience as a social worker in a hospital or medical setting preferred.

Shift: Days () ocassional weekends

Specialty Type: Behavioral Health

Sub Specialties: Clinical Social Worker

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