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Social Worker - MSW
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving the Willamette Valley and its residents. Our 113-bed hospital offers inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, medical, surgical and emergency care. We are a family of caregivers offering care to our larger family — our community.
Position Details:
- Hourly Base Rate: $35.12 - $43.40
- Shift: Day Shift w/ rotation if needed
- Hours Per Week: 40 hours
- SEIU Local 49 represented position
- Date Posted: 4/24/2026
Job Summary:
- The Medical Social Worker coordinates the care and services of patients with identified need for intervention across the continuum of care.
- The Medical acts as a liaison between patient, family, healthcare team and outside community agencies.
- Develops, facilitates and executes comprehensive plan of care based on ongoing assessments.
- Specializes in the care coordination of patients with complex psycho-social issues.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work.
- Experience in medical social work and/or gerontology desired.
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal external customers.
- This includes, but is not limited to: medical staff, patients and families, clinical personnel, support and technical staff, outside agencies and member of the community.
- Ability to establish rapport quickly with diverse patient populations and to maintain professionally ethical standards in all patient/family interactions.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to medical and welfare fields.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work independently; exercise good time management skills.
- Proficiency in assessing, planning and coordinating patient care.
- Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment. Computer skills; including proficiently in word processing.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan repayment program.
Salary : $35 - $43