Social Worker LCSW - Adult Psychiatry

Social Worker LCSW at Providence Portland Medical Center - Multiple Shifts and Schedules Available.

Inpatient Adult Psychiatry Unit- LCSW: 

This vital position is part of an interdisciplinary team that provides excellent trauma informed care to patients on the adult inpatient psychiatry unit.  The social worker serves as the hub of the inpatient treatment process for patients experiencing mental health crisis by coordinating care on the unit and with family and community providers. As the hub of a team that creates a safe place for some of our most vulnerable community members, this role completes psychosocial assessments, participates in patient care planning on the unit, and builds safe discharge plans with patients to continue their healing journey beyond their hospital stay. 

Behavioral Health Intervention Team- LCSW 

This exciting position works with interdisciplinary teams on the medical units as a behavioral health expert to improve care for patients with psychiatric and/or substance use comorbidities. Two days are never the same.  Embedded in medical units, this specialty social worker proactively identifies patients who benefit from psychiatric, or substance use support while hospitalized.  Patient care includes identifying immediate needs and barriers to care, assessing, intervening, psychiatric and substance issue care and discharge planning.  Unit staff support includes providing education and role modeling best care practices for nursing and medical staff.  A capped caseload allows for more intensive work with patients and staff.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) independently provides comprehensive biopsychosocial/spiritual assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment/interventions/advocacy of patients and their support systems. The LCSW incorporates concepts and theories associated with life span development, neurobiology, and behavioral change. The LCSW will collaborate with the patient and support system to develop and implement evidence-informed person-centered care plans across the care continuum in collaboration with the Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Team (IDT). The LCSW shall perform duties in a manner that respects patient self-determination, that reduces health disparities/barriers to care, and adheres to the NASW code of ethics, Standards of Practice (SOP), and mission.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at  Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE Accredited School of Social Work, OR from a school in candidacy status by the council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Oregon Clinical Social Worker License upon hire.
• Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.
• 2 years of relevant Social Work experience. May include CSWA experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year Care Management: Experience in acute care settings.
• 2 years of experience in mental health field.
• In-patient hospital or residential work.

Why Join Providence?  

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons

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