Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides clinical social work services to patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems. Being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions and provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes. Requires a master's degree in social work. Additionally, Licensed Clinical Social Worker requires Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Requires the applicable State License to Practice Clinical Social Work. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Licensed Clinical Social Worker's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Are you a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for providing empathetic and specialized care to individuals and families in need? If so, we invite you to consider a rewarding opportunity with the KVH Hospice and Palliative Care teams. Our organization is committed to delivering high-quality end-of-life care in a supportive and intimate environment, and we are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate LCSW to join our dynamic team on a part-time basis.
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The Social Worker provides assessment of the social and emotional aspects of Palliative Care & Hospice patients and their family. The Social Worker is an important member of the healthcare team and works collaboratively with the other members of the care team to provide appropriate care and support for our patients in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion. The Social Worker demonstrates excellence in customer service during interactions with physicians, patients and patient family members, etc. The role of the Social Worker includes, but is not limited to: assessment of the patient’s emotional/social capabilities to cope with their illness, assist in the planning of the patient’s care needs, help families deal with the patient’s medical condition and eventual loss/separation of the patient, etc. The Social Worker is aware of the potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, potential physical injury while caring for patients.
Klickitat Valley Health is a rural, critical-access hospital located in scenic Goldendale, Washington only two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care and a full scope of ancillary services including General Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, PT / OT, Behavioral Health, Dental, Pain Management, Optometry and Hospice. The hospital also owns a busy, well-established primary clinic that is located on hospital campus. Inpatient care is managed by 24/7 Hospitalist staff. KVH employs over 300 staff.
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