Psychiatric Social Worker-SR-Oregon State Hospital-Salem

Initial Posting Date: 10/20/2026 Final date to receive applications: 10/29/2026 Agency:
Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $7,968.00 - $11,140.00 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Psychiatric Social Worker-SR33-Oregon State Hospital-Salem

Psychiatric Social Worker SR 33 at Oregon State Hospital in Salem! Do you want to provide Hope, Safety, and Support in an individual’s Recovery and Wellness? If you are a CSWA or LCSW interested in providing clinical interventions and services in an in-patient psychiatric setting to support a patient's recovery and complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments while collaborating with vested parties on discharge planning.

Oregon State Hospital currently provides a 5% license differential for those applicants who have their LCSW as outlined in SEIU union contract. The Social Work Department can also provide applicants who have or will have the CSWA (clinical social work associate) at time of hire with clinical supervision as they work towards licensure.

* This job posting will remain open and continuing to receive applications. We check each week for new candidates.

• You will conduct initial and ongoing strength‑based assessments from your trauma‑informed lens, including initial psychosocial assessment and annual updates and readiness to transition assessments.
• You will prepare written social work reports to Risk Review, the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), and other partner agencies.
• You will provide compassionate services with each patient on your caseload on a weekly or monthly basis while monitoring progress towards stated Social Work Interventions and provide updates to the treatment care plan as indicated.
• You will work within a unit Interdisciplinary Team to monitor need for hospital level of care and readiness for transition from OSH.
• You will prepare for and participate in court hearings and testify as requested.
• You will conduct recovery‑oriented and skill‑building groups based on patients clinical needs as defined in the treatment care plan.
• You will provide discharge and continuity of care planning for each patient based on service needs, preferences, and available resources in the community.

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Current Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, OR Hold a current Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) license, OR supply verification of application submission to the Oregon Board of Social Worker (OBSW) by date of appointment

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Clinical knowledge, skills and abilities in working with persons with mental illness and substance abuse disorders who may be involved in both the mental health and legal systems.
• Ability to utilize theoretical frameworks and appropriate evidence‑based practices in working with persons with mental illness.
• Knowledge and utilization of the principles and methods of psychiatric recovery.
• Knowledge of discharge planning services and supports.
• Utilize technology based medical records systems, standard suite of MS products;
  Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., along with any other identified tools to perform standardized care.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.

To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out‑of‑pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short‑term…