Cancer Care Social Worker (LISW/LPCC)

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital seeks a Social Worker - LISW/LPCC (HS) to deliver comprehensive psychosocial services to inpatients, outpatients and families. The role emphasizes assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and linkage to community resources within a cancer care setting.

Requirements include an MSW from an accredited program and Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW) or equivalent. Regular 40-hour shifts are listed in Morehouse Medical Plaza – Pavilion.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from an accredited program.
• State of Ohio Social Work licensure (LSW or LISW) or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention and health education.
• Offer financial counseling and discharge planning.
• Link patients to community resources and services.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Health education

Case management

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital seeks a Social Worker - LISW/LPCC (HS) to deliver comprehensive psychosocial services to inpatients, outpatients and families. The role emphasizes assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and linkage to community resources within a cancer care setting.

Requirements include an MSW from an accredited program and Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW) or equivalent. Regular 40-hour shifts are listed in Morehouse Medical Plaza – Pavilion.