Social Services Practitioner (Msw), Per Diem Days

The salary range for this position is $32.67 - $48.97/hour.

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Job Summary:

Renders clinical psychosocial services to the patients and their families of all ages (neonate to geriatric). Assesses patient's psychosocial needs and makes referrals to appropriate facilities or community agencies; and provides crisis intervention and bereavement counseling.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required

• Master's Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required

• Three years' experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and/or welfare: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Preferred

• Certified Social Worker Associate (CSWA): Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes effective problem solving strategies to reach decisions, take appropriate action and follow-through within assigned scope of responsibility.

• Provides consultation and counseling with patients, families, staff, and others in the service of patients

• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings and activities.

• Obtains or coordinates resources from community, social, health and welfare agencies.

• Provides training for nursing staff to intervene during on-call hours and weekends.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.