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About the Role
About You
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Current Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, OR hold a current Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) license, OR supply verification of application submission to the Oregon Board of Social Worker (OBSW) by date of appointment.
- Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
- Clinical knowledge and skills in working with persons with mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
- Ability to utilize theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practices in mental health.
- Knowledge of discharge planning services and supports.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members.
- Optional life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts.
- 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Training opportunities for career growth.
Vision: A Healthy Oregon Core Values: Service Excellence, Leadership, Integrity, Partnership, Innovation and Health Equity Our Mission: Helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental and social well-being through partnerships, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. About the Oregon Health Authority: The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board (http://www.oregon.gov/oha/OHPB/) which is working toward comprehensive health and health care reform in the state. OHA includes most of the state's health care programs, including Public Health, Health Policy and Analytics, Health Systems Division, and Oregon State Hospital. Incorporating the state's health care programs within one agency gives the state greater purchasing and marketing power to begin tackling the issues of cost, quality, and access to care. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. The Oregon Health Authority strives to create inclusive environments that welcome and value the diversity of the people we serve. OHA fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to create workplace environments where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, physical stature, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation and any other factor applicable by state or federal law.