Social Work Specialist, Adult Inpatient and OCU

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Time Management
• Organization
• Patient Advocacy
• Communication skills
• Problem Solving
• Creativity
• Adaptability
• Critical thinking
• Conflict Resolution

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred
• 3 or more years of hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Screens patient/family for psycho-social needs and determines current and anticipated patient care concerns.
• Advocates for patients and families, screens for abuse, suicide or medical neglect and makes appropriate referrals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care services, including charting, reports and documentation.
• Submits patient care statistics in a timely manner.
• Creates and assists in form development as needed.
• Utilizes database access system for information relevant to patient’s care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees