Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must be acquired in State of Oregon.
• Experience as a social worker in a hospital or medical setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• 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.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Ability to provide customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or 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.