LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Clinic Lcsw (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) - Oncology

Provides direct assessment diagnosis formulation treatment planning treatment intervention and education to patients and/or patient's family members within a clinic setting based on the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model that supports the elimination of barriers to access including psychosocial problems.

Facility: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Salary: 35.26 - 51.79 Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

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.

Experience/Education/Qualifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in State of Oregon required. Experience and/or training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques for depression trauma and anxiety required. Experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) 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 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.