Clinical Outreach Social Worker: ED & Community Care

OHSU; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU in Portland seeks a Clinical Outreach Social Worker to manage and assist patients with complex psychosocial needs after ED/hospital discharge, including outreach in clinics, streets, and community settings.

You will coordinate care, provide psychoeducation, link to housing and treatment services, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Requires MSW and clinical licensure; partial remote work with in-person presence likely half the time.

Qualifications

• Master’s Social Work (MSW) degree required.
• Health care experience preferred.
• CSWA or LCSW required for clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Intensive clinical management and care planning for patients with psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate cross-site care with hospitals, clinics, and community agencies.
• Assist patients in securing housing, benefits, and services.
• Educate patients and families; provide psychoeducation and resource navigation.
• Maintain licensure and pursue CEUs; participate in rounds and trainings.

Education

MSW

CSWA/LCSW

Job description

OHSU in Portland seeks a Clinical Outreach Social Worker to manage and assist patients with complex psychosocial needs after ED/hospital discharge, including outreach in clinics, streets, and community settings.

You will coordinate care, provide psychoeducation, link to housing and treatment services, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Requires MSW and clinical licensure; partial remote work with in-person presence likely half the time.