Inpatient Medical Social Worker: Patient-Centered Care

Kaiser Permanente; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente NW in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking a Social Worker to perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and support members to direct their health care experience through education and linkage to resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical teams, respect for cultural and individual differences, and thorough documentation of plans of care. Requires MSW and multi-state credentials with BLS; hospital/clinic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited university.
• Clinical licensure/certification requirements across states at hire.
• Experience in hospital, medical outpatient clinic, or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to support care planning.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams to address patient barriers and resources.
• Document services and care plans per department policy.
• Participate in program development and staff education.

Skills

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Kaiser Permanente NW in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking a Social Worker to perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and support members to direct their health care experience through education and linkage to resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical teams, respect for cultural and individual differences, and thorough documentation of plans of care. Requires MSW and multi-state credentials with BLS; hospital/clinic experience preferred.