Medical Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Oregon

Social Worker - MSW

Hourly Base Rate: $32.48 - $47.65
Shift: Day Shift w/ rotation if needed
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Date Posted: 1/8/2024

Job Summary:

• The Medical Social Worker coordinates the care and services of patients with identified need for intervention across the continuum of care.
• The Medical acts as a liaison between patient, family, healthcare team and outside community agencies.
• Develops, facilitates and executes comprehensive plan of care based on ongoing assessments.
• Specializes in the care coordination of patients with complex psycho-social issues.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Social Work.
• Experience in medical social work and/or gerontology desired.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal external customers.
• This includes, but is not limited to: medical staff, patients and families, clinical personnel, support and technical staff, outside agencies and member of the community.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with diverse patient populations and to maintain professionally ethical standards in all patient/family interactions.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to medical and welfare fields.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently; exercise good time management skills.
• Proficiency in assessing, planning and coordinating patient care.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment. Computer skills; including proficiently in word processing.

Education

• Masters or better in Social Work