Medical Social Worker, Emergency Department

Oregon Health & Science University

1 month ago

Portland, OregonSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Oregon Health & Science University as a Medical Social Worker, Emergency Department in United States. Department Overview This Medical Social Worker position primarily works in the Emergency Department. There is a heavy focus on addressing the needs of patients with mental health.

Key Responsibilities

term counseling to patients/families and significant others as necessary to meet immediate psycho

making; advance directives; ethics consultations; court holds; guardianship/conservatorship; citizenship cases; and social cultural factors. Other Duties as Assigned Required

Requirements

5148 or aaeo@ohsu. edu.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Oregon Health & Science University as a Medical Social Worker, Emergency Department.

Key Skills

Psychosocial EvaluationCrisis InterventionShort-term CounselingMental Health AssessmentCare CoordinationSubstance Usage AssessmentAbuse/Neglect AssessmentGrief/Loss CounselingPatient AdvocacyAdvance DirectivesEthics ConsultationConflict ResolutionTask PrioritizationTime ManagementAdaptabilityCritical Thinking

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker, Emergency Department at Oregon Health & Science University a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Oregon Health & Science University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Portland, Oregon.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Evaluation, Crisis Intervention, Short-term Counseling, Mental Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Substance Usage Assessment, Abuse/Neglect Assessment, Grief/Loss Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Social Worker primarily works in the Emergency Department, focusing heavily on mental health needs, conducting assessments, making level of care recommendations, and safety planning for patients in crisis. Responsibilities also include supporting patients and families through trauma admi...

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