Medical Social Worker - Pediatric Neuro Oncology

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); Hybride; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare benefits

Pension plans

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Résumé du poste

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR, seeks a Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Social Worker to maintain a caseload of 50–60 active patients and support a larger inactive caseload. You will provide coping, grief, and end-of-life counseling within a multidisciplinary Hematology/Oncology team, with cross-coverage as needed.

The role is flexible with some remote work; in-person presence is required at least half the time, and the ideal candidate has MSW and clinical licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• MSW required and CSWA or LCSW licensure/eligibility for clinical practice.
• Experience in psychosocial oncology or pediatrics is preferred.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and short-/long-term counseling.

Responsabilités

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Provide crisis intervention and short-term counseling as needed.
• Deliver grief/loss counseling and preparation for end-of-life transitions.
• Offer brief psychotherapy and group support activities.
• Advocate for patient/family needs and coordinate social services.
• Assess transportation, housing, and other support needs.

Connaissances

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Advocacy

Time management

Communication

Psychosocial assessment

Formation

Master’s Social Work (MSW)

CSWA or LCSW

Description du poste

Department Overview

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 requires 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 Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, with some additional times throughout the week. The Neuro Oncology medical team is comprised of one attendings, 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.

Department Overview

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 requires 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 Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, with some additional times throughout the week. The Neuro Oncology medical team is comprised of one attendings, 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.

Function/Duties of Position

• 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/conservatorship; citizenship cases; and social cultural factors.


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

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Competencies)

• Able to implement assessments, short term counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy.


• Excellent task prioritization, time management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Health care experience preferred.


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

Posted 10/14/2026 11:35am

Requires prioritization.

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)

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.
In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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