SOCIAL WORKER - SBHU

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. We also provide a host of other services including the Joint Replacement Institute, a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiopulmonary Services, Therapy Services, and Oncology services through H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center.

Where We Are:

McMinnville, Oregon is located amid the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley, midway between Portland and the coast in Yamhill County. In addition to the natural beauty and historic charm, McMinnville is a city where you can experience award-winning restaurants, a world-class aviation museum, unique art galleries, beautiful public parks, and fun-filled community events. We invite you to explore our community through these local sites.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more…

Position Summary:

To provide individualized psychotherapy, family education, and therapeutic group sessions to acute inpatient gero-psych patients aged 60 and over.  Supports discharge planning and utilization review services within a multidisciplinary treatment team in the Senior Behavioral Health Unit.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required, License Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Oregon preferred.
• Minimum 1-year internship experience, preferably in a hospital or health care setting.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently, responsibly, and independently.
• Excellent time management skills required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills with a high sensitivity to the needs of others, including the ability to communicate effectively with staff, administrators, patients, families, physicians, volunteers, and other customers.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training within ninety days of hire.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete Psychosocial Assessment, Mental Status Exam, and Alcohol Use Disorders. Identification Test within 72 hours of admission.
• Coordinate and contribute towards individual and group therapy activities according to an established program schedule.
• Coordinate discharge planning in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
• Offer family education as needed to complete discharge coordination.
• Participate in daily treatment team.
• Complete utilization review in an organized and timely manner.
• Knowledge of Community Resources and strong networking
• Assumes responsibility for meeting annual in-service requirements and ongoing personal development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Ability to therapeutically work with possible physically and verbally aggressive patients