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Department Overview

About OHSULink www.ohsu.eduOHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU's stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

 

About OHSU Doernbecher Children's HospitalLink https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecherWith a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It's why we have more specialists in children's health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon's only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

 

About The Department of PsychiatryLink https://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-medicine/psychiatry

The fundamental purpose of OHSU and The Department of Psychiatry is to improve well-being.

The OHSU Department of Psychiatry is part of the OHSU Brain Institute, and focuses on providing excellent clinical treatment to our patients, leading innovative research, and offering hands-on training for the next generation of psychiatrists. Our specialists care for people of every culture and background and it is our mission to value and show appreciation for diversity, showing respect for all people who we treat, teach, and serve.

Function/Duties of Position

The Clinical Social Worker, is a key member of the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry multidisciplinary mental health team which includes psychiatrists, psychologists, and other clinical professionals and learners.  We seek to build PCIT and Play therapy services for young children and their families as well create opportunities for learners in a range of disciplines.  The successful applicant will have certification by PCIT International and have actively practiced PCIT for at least 3 years.  Our new clinic has an intention built PCIT room with coaching equipment and PCIT appropriate toys and supplies and we are committed to PCIT services as part of our wish to grow early childhood and school age services.  The provider will have access to the State of Oregon PCIT Consortium, PCIT continuing education and consultation and annual state conference access.   In addition to these specific therapy roles, the social worker will spend 3-4 half days a week supporting the psychosocial needs of children and families in our general child psychiatry clinic in partnership with child psychiatrists and learners (residents, medical students and child psychiatry fellows)

By practicing trauma-informed care principles, the Clinical Social Worker prioritizes safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, and collaboration in all aspects of service delivery.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, cultural humility, and the ability to navigate complex systems of care with sensitivity and compassion.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's Social Work (MSW).
  • Effective January 1, 2011, Certificate of Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required for employees who practice clinical social work.
• 5+ years of professional experience diagnosing, treating and advocating for children and families with mental illness in medical or community mental health settings.
• Certified by PCIT International with 3+ years experience delivering PCIT services.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community-based resources.
• Organizational skills to assure timely follow-up.
• Positive collaboration and team-building skills.
• Understanding of diverse cultural, geographic, economic and social issues that impact our community and ability to work effectively with diverse patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare experience preferred.

Additional Details

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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. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.eduEmployment Type: FULL_TIME