The Pediatric Neuro Oncology Social Worker maintains an active caseload of approximately 50-60 patients who are engaging in active therapy. The social worker also supports a much larger inactive caseload that require intermittent, as needed assistance. The social worker will provide counseling for issues of coping with life-threatening illness, along with grief and loss counseling for transition to end-of-life care, which may entail

short term and/or long term psychotherapy. This position is located within the larger Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology division, working closely with three other Hematology/Oncology Social Workers, including cross covering those positions as needed. Primary clinic days are Wednesdays and Friday mornings, with some additional times throughout the week. The Neuro Oncology medical team is comprised of two attending, a nurse coordinator and a clinic nurse, who work closely with this position. This role requires an advanced level of clinical social work skills alongside the ability to work independently.

 

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 Worker generally is expected to be in person at least half of their work time, depending on the expectations of their specific position. The social worker should have a private space at home, dedicated to work, and no Protected Health Information should be printed. Social Workers are expected to see patients in person, when at all possible, which may require coming to the hospital at short notice on a remote day.

• Conducts psychosocial evaluations of patients/families and significant others including, but not limited to the following: adjustment to medical or health condition; care coordination; mental health status; adjustment/compliance to treatment process; substance usage; child and elder abuse/neglect assessments; domestic violence issues; cognitive status (including potential guardian issues); and patient/family resources. 

   

• Provides crisis intervention and supportive short term counseling to patients/families and significant others as necessary to meet immediate psycho-social needs including, but not limited to: CODE Response (family intervention); unanticipated change in health conditions/suicidal ideation; domestic violence, child and elder abuse/neglect. 

• Provides grief/loss counseling and education regarding: actual/pending death of patient/family member; chronic/acute stress associated with life circumstances; loss of independence associated with illness or disability. Provides brief psychotherapy including: individual short term psychotherapy; group work including information/ support groups, family support, patient therapy.  

• Provides patient advocacy and associated services to patient/family and other involved agencies/parties regarding decision-making; advance directives; ethics consultations; court holds; guardianship/conservator-ship; citizenship cases; and social cultural factors.

• Assess patient/family support needs regarding: transportation, housing, clothing and refer to appropriate resources.

• Other Duties as Assigned

• A Master’s Social Work (MSW) required.  Health care experience preferred.

   

• Certificate of Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required for employees who practice clinical social work.

• Able to implement assessments, short term counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy.
• Excellent task prioritizing, time management, and communication skills.

• At least 1 year hospital experience, preferably within an adult or pediatric hematology/oncology/bone marrow transplant program or a palliative care program.

• Requires prioritizing.

   

• 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.

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $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
  
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

Pay Range: $42.32 -$58.12 per hour (Commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity)

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.