About Job

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Provides social work services including psychosocial assessments, brief patient/family counseling, support, resources & education intervention to meet the standards of the patient/family & ensure continuity of care.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- 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
- Oregon LMSW (Masters-level Social Worker) or CSWA (Clinical Social Work Associate) licensure required.
- Oregon LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred.
- Experience as a social worker in a hospital or medical setting 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.
- 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.
- Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Rarely
  (1 - 10% of the time)
  Occasionally
  (11 - 33% of the time)
  Frequently
  (34 - 66% of the time)
  Continually
  (67 - 100% of the time)
  WALK - INCLINE
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  SQUAT Repetitive
  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
  PULL (0-20 pounds force)
  STAND
  CLIMB - STAIRS
  KNEEL (on knees)
  REACH - Upward
  SIT
  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  BEND FORWARD at waist
  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  REACH - Forward
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  PINCH Fingers
  GRASP Hand/Fist