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Kaiser Permanente

MSW-DUAL

Salem, OR · On-site

... linkage to health plan and community resources. The Social Worker encourages respect for individuality, independence and patient choice and collaborates on policies and systems that respect the ...

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Fora Health Inc

Family Therapist

Portland, OR · On-site

$72K - $79K/yr

Participate in multidisciplinary team care coordination meetings, case consultation, discharge planning and document continuing care, referrals, and linkage to community resources. * Participate in ...

Umpqua Health

Care Navigator

Roseburg, OR · On-site

$47K - $54K/yr

Resource linkage completion rates * Timeliness and accuracy of documentation * Effective escalation of higher-risk or clinical needs CHALLENGES * Working with a variety of personalities, maintaining ...

Fora Health

Family Therapist

Portland, OR · On-site

$72K - $79K/yr

Participate in multidisciplinary team care coordination meetings, case consultation, discharge planning and document continuing care, referrals, and linkage to community resources. * Participate in ...

Pelton

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Direct Support Person, DSP Residential (Day, Swing, NOC & OnCall)

Salem, OR · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

Provide self-sufficiency workshops in the areas of independent living skills * Assist clients with employment linkage, benefits establishment, and other services as needed to assist in reaching ...

Umpqua Health

Care Navigator

Roseburg, OR · On-site

$47K - $54K/yr

Resource linkage completion rates * Timeliness and accuracy of documentation * Effective escalation of higher-risk or clinical needs CHALLENGES * Working with a variety of personalities, maintaining ...

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What is a linkage?

A Linkage job typically involves connecting people, systems, or resources to facilitate collaboration and coordination. This role is common in healthcare, social services, and research, where professionals link clients or data with relevant services or networks. Responsibilities may include identifying needs, establishing partnerships, and ensuring effective communication between different entities. The goal is to improve accessibility, efficiency, and overall outcomes.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a linkage coordinator?

As a Linkage Coordinator, your daily responsibilities include assessing client needs, connecting clients to appropriate community resources, and maintaining ongoing communication to monitor progress. You'll regularly collaborate with case managers, healthcare professionals, and local service providers to ensure clients receive comprehensive support. Accurate documentation and timely follow-ups are essential parts of the job, helping you track outcomes and address any barriers clients might face. This role requires a blend of direct client interaction and behind-the-scenes coordination to ensure individuals access the services and care they need.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the linkage position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Linkage Coordinator (often called simply 'Linkage' in healthcare and social services), you need knowledge of case management, community resources, and client advocacy, typically supported by a degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with client tracking databases and referral systems, and sometimes certifications like Certified Case Manager (CCM), is beneficial. Exceptional interpersonal skills, organization, and the ability to build relationships with both clients and service providers are key soft skills. These abilities ensure effective coordination of services, seamless client transitions, and optimal support outcomes for those in need.

What are the most commonly searched types of Linkage jobs in Oregon?

The most popular types of Linkage jobs in Oregon are:

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Infographic showing various Linkage job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

MSW-DUAL

Kaiser Permanente

Salem, OR • On-site

Other

Medical

Posted 3 days ago

New

Kaiser Permanente rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 927 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Summary:

The Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments to members. Social work services are designed to support and maximize the members ability to better direct their own health care experience through the use of assessment and intervention, educational programs, and linkage to health plan and community resources. The Social Worker encourages respect for individuality, independence and patient choice and collaborates on policies and systems that respect the cultural, religions, and ethnic differences among patients and families. Social work contributes to the medical teams understanding of patient beliefs, behaviors, and barriers regarding the members illness.

Essential 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.


Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • Minimum one (1) 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 (3) years of additional experience in a related environment.
Education
  • Masters degree in social work from an accredited university.
License, Certification, Registration

  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. required at hire
     

  • Clinical Social Work Associate Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Masters Social Worker License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire

  • Licensed Social Worker Associate-Independent Clinical (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Certified Social Worker Associate License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Advanced Social Worker License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington) within 6 months of hire

  • Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire from American Heart Association
     

  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
     
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum three (3) years of professional Social Work experience in a hospital, medical outpatient clinic, home health/hospice, or long-term care setting.
  • LCSW
  • Working knowledge of KPNW services and benefits
  • Expertise with short term counseling interventions.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Advanced knowledge of local and national resources related to health care.

Notes:

  • Provide member visits remote, virtual, clinic and in community.

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