Clinical Oncology Social Worker

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oncology Clinical Social Worker (OCSW) may support patients who have experienced a hematologic malignancy or blood cancer diagnosis and their support people, both inpatient at OHSU Hospital and outpatient at the Center for Health and Healing, Building 2. Social workers in this role will support adult cancer patients under the care of a physician at the Knight Cancer Institute and may fluctuate between inpatient and outpatient services. The OCSW will complete assessments, provide resources, and offer emotional/behavioral support for patients receiving medical oncology services or proceeding to bone marrow transplant or CAR-T Cell Therapy and their support people. The OCSW may attend care rounds, care conferences, or other disease-specific team meetings as appropriate. Additionally, this role may require BMT or CAR-T evaluations. Individuals will be expected to cross-cover for each other for planned and unplanned absences within the work unit. Individuals may meet with patients and their support people in hospital rooms, exam rooms, consult rooms, infusion spaces, virtually, or by telephone.

Requirements

• A Master’s Social Work (MSW) required.
• Certificate of Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required for employees who practice clinical social work.
• Healthcare experience
• Experience in behavioral/mental health counseling and application of brief, short-term therapy strategies.
• Clinical behavioral health skills including mental health assessment acumen and short-term counseling skills.
• Crisis Intervention skills
• Effective communication skills, including conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding of Trauma informed and patient-centered care.
• Ability to practice with minimal supervision using sound clinical judgement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anti-oppressive practices.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years Oncology Social Work Experience
• Licensed in Washington
• Experience as a behavioral health clinician in a healthcare setting
• Bilingual/Second language proficiency
• Bicultural
• Experience working with diverse identity populations.

Responsibilities

• Refers patient/support person(s) to resources within and outside of the hospital for assistance (i.e. financial, housing, transportation, insurance, prescription assistance, etc.)
• Acts as an advocate for patients within the medical setting and the community
• Maintains knowledge of community resources for oncology patients
• May interact with the oncology social work specialist for assistance.
• Conducts psychosocial evaluations of patients/support person(s) to identify needs and areas of support, including but not limited to: adjustment to cancer diagnosis, care coordination, mental health status, barriers to treatment process, substance use, child or elder abuse/neglect, intimate partner violence concerns, financial concerns, and resource needs.
• May participate in treatment team meetings or care conferences as the behavioral health clinician to support treatment planning.
• Participates in Patient and Family Services department meetings/huddles and other assigned service meetings as a representative of the department and field of oncology social work.
• Contributes to the development and evaluation of new programs to meet department or patient needs, including participation in department committees or workgroups.
• Meets requirements to maintain Oregon SW licensure, including attending scheduled supervision sessions, conferences, and continuing education events.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of social work practices and principles.
• Participates in patient care rounds and care conferences as appropriate.
• Completes all OHSU/DNV mandatory education requirements and activities within established timelines.
• Maintain technology fluency and accessibility via department standard means (pager, phone, email, Teams, etc.).
• May provide support to patient care staff as needed.
• May also provide coverage within work unit
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities in an efficient manner per department policies and workflows to ensure continuity of care.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level