Complex Care Social Worker

Job Listing ID:

4491539

Job Title:

Complex Care Social Worker Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/14/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Complex Care Social Worker US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2026-39255

Position Category:

Allied Health

Job Type:

AFSCME union represented

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

Care Management

Posting Salary Range:

$89,822.20 - $136,014.58 per year with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Posting Hours:

varibale

HR Mission:

Healthcare

Drug Testable:

Yes

LinkedIn Job Code:

#LI-EC1 Department Overview The Social Worker in the Complex Care role supports individuals with high needs, such as severe chronic illnesses, functional limitations, traumatic brain injury, mental health, and or comorbid substance use conditions, significant social barriers (e.g., housing, poverty, criminal justice involvement), long- term care and guardianship cases. The CCSW is involved in managing complex, high-risk cases with a focus on patient advocacy and reduction in patient length of stay and hospital readmission. The CCSW will perform biopsychosocial assessments, manage care, advocate for services, and connect patients to resources to improve health outcomes and quality of life. The social worker partners closely with multidisciplinary teams to establish patient care needs and establish plans for discharge to the most appropriate level of care. The Complex Care Social Worker is an identified expert in mental health issues and provides consultation and educational programming to OHSU staff and the community.

Function/Duties of Position Care Coordination:

Navigating complex healthcare systems and bridging the gap between medical care and social circumstances. The social worker plays a crucial role in coordinating care across various services, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive support. This includes liaising with healthcare providers, therapists, and other professionals involved in patient care.

Assessment & Care Planning:

Evaluating social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting health to create individualized care plans and discharge needs. The CCSW will conduct assessments to identify the specific needs of clients and develop intervention plans that address both immediate and long- term patient care needs. The CCSW utilizes a person-centered approach, considering the patient's circumstances, environment, and support systems.

Clinical:

The Complex Care Social Worker offers clinical expertise to medical providers when relevant to driving effective diagnosis and treatment of mental health, substance use disorders, and to provide basic medical care to those experiencing complex psychosocial barriers to Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI284511952

Job Classification:

Healthcare Social Workers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A