Inpatient Medical Social Worker - Patient-Centered Care

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and support members in directing their health care decisions. The role emphasizes collaboration with medical teams and linkage to community resources, while respecting diversity in beliefs and culture.

The position requires Oregon credentials, knowledge of state/federal health care laws, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of Social Work experience in a hospital, medical outpatient clinic, home health/hospice, or long-term care setting OR successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente NW Social Worker Internship program.
• Minimum three years of additional experience in a related environment.
• Masters degree in social work from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Uses age appropriate assessment and intervention skills. Able to use a range of interventions, depending upon the needs of the patient/family.
• Assists members in developing cost effective, appropriate health care plans through optimizing the members personal resources as well as community and Kaiser Permanente resources and programs.
• Promotes multi-disciplinary care that is patient-centered and considers all aspects of members personal, psychological, economic, and cultural needs.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of Kaiser Permanente services/benefits, public/private community resources, as well as federal/state laws which effect health care planning.
• Completes required documentation of services and Social Work plan of care per department policy.
• Participates in program development, orientation, and educational activities which further members capacity to better direct their own health care experience.

Skills

Social Work Experience

Team Collaboration

Counseling Skills

Cultural Competence

Communication Skills

Education

Masters in Social Work

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and support members in directing their health care decisions. The role emphasizes collaboration with medical teams and linkage to community resources, while respecting diversity in beliefs and culture.

The position requires Oregon credentials, knowledge of state/federal health care laws, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.