Oncology Clinical Social Worker

Psychosocial Assessment: • 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. • The OCSW may participate in treatment team meetings or care conferences as the behavioral health clinician to support treatment planning. Patient Services: • 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. Supportive Counseling: • Provides brief short-term, evidence-based clinical behavioral health interventions to patients and/or their support person(s) in health care settings. • Works to coordinate transition to long-term counseling support in the community for patients requiring long-term follow-up. • Provides counseling to reinforce patients’ strengths and assist them in coping with a cancer diagnosis. • Counsels patients to assist them in decisions related to treatment options and educates patients regarding anticipated social or emotional impacts of treatment. • May participate in urgent situations by providing crisis intervention services to patients and/or their support person(s). • May also conduct group work including support group facilitation to patients, caregivers, and/or staff. Departmental Functions: • 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 Other Duties as Assigned • 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. • Experience in behavioral/mental health counseling and application of brief, short-term therapy strategies. • This requirement may be waived in lieu of an applicant’s lived experience. Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies): • 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. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation • Licensed in Washington • Health care experience preferred. • 2 years Oncology Social Work Experience • Experience as a behavioral health clinician in a healthcare setting • Bilingual/Second language proficiency • Bicultural • Experience working with diverse identity populations. • 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. • Experience in behavioral/mental health counseling and application of brief, short-term therapy strategies. • This requirement may be waived in lieu of an applicant’s lived experience. Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies): • 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. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation • Licensed in Washington • Health care experience preferred. • 2 years Oncology Social Work Experience • Experience as a behavioral health clinician in a healthcare setting • Bilingual/Second language proficiency • Bicultural • Experience working with diverse identity populations.