Social Work Specialist, Adult Inpatient and OCU at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Social Work Specialist, Adult Inpatient and OCU

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-37542
Position Category: Allied Health
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Part-Time
Posting Department: Care Management
Posting Salary Range: $32.73 - $44.27 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 0.40
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

The Social Work Specialist works in collaboration or by delegation from CSWA or LCSW to screen

patient/family for psycho-social needs and determines current and anticipated patient care concerns. The SW

Specialists advocate for patients and families to connect with community resources. The SW Specialist

provides families with information regarding patient care issues; works with OHSU, patients and families

regarding guardianship and conservatorship issues, facilitates in the coordination of follow up care in OHSU

clinics or in the community; participates in patient and family health care education, assists with housing and

transportation needs as necessary. The Social Work Specialist provides specific service line support for

patients in the inpatient units

Function/Duties of Position

• The Social Work specialist screens patient/family for psycho-social needs and determines current and anticipated patient care concerns. The SW Specialist advocates for patients and families, screens for abuse, suicide or medical neglect and makes appropriate referrals. The SW Specialist screens patients and families’ ability to cope with major life changes, provides support to patients and families, and refers to a Medical Social Worker as necessary. The SW Specialist provides families with information regarding patient care issues; works with OHSU, patients and families regarding guardianship and conservatorship issues, facilitates in the coordination of follow up care in OHSU clinics or in the community; participates in patient and family’s health care education, assists with housing and transportation needs as necessary. Performs drug and alcohol screening and refers for appointment follow- up. care education, assists with housing and transportation needs as necessary. Performs drug and alcohol screening and refers for appointment follow up.
• This position is a flexible work position, which allows some remote work. Remote work at OHSU is a work arrangement under which an employee performs the duties and responsibilities of their position, and other authorized activities, from a non-OHSU location as part of their approved, regular work schedule. The Social Work Specialist generally is expected to be in person at least half of their work time, depending on the expectations of their specific position. The Social Work Specialist should have a private space at home, dedicated to work, and no Protected Health Information should be printed.

• Documentation: Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care services, including charting, reports and documentation. Submits patient care statistics in a timely manner.

• Information Systems: Creates and assists in form development as needed. utilizes database access system for information relevant to patient’s care.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of social service work experience providing supportive counseling to clients on a one-to-one basis which includes full responsibility for handling each case plan; AND

• A Bachelor’s degree, or three more years of experience which shows: a) knowledge of casework methods and techniques; b) knowledge of patient’s family’s rights; c) knowledge of medical terminology; and d)knowledge of implications of the effect of illness, injury and/or disability on patients and families.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Knowledge of casework methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of patient’s family’s rights.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of implications of the effect of illness, injury and/or disability on patients and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred
• 3 or more years of hospital experience
• Soft Skills: Time Management Organization Patient Advocacy Communication skills Problem Solving Creativity Adaptability Critical thinking Conflict Resolution

Additional Details

Requires prioritization.

Frequent interruptions in an environment of frequent change and fluctuations.

For inpatient units accepts accountability and responsibility. May be exposed to body fluids, tissue, possible radiation exposure, and infectious processes. Subject to computer work for several hours, as needed. Able to utilize office equipment within work area.

All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.