Clinical Social Worker - Cancer Care

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

Job summary

Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital seeks a Social Worker - IRP to deliver psychosocial assessment, counseling and discharge planning for inpatients and families. The role focuses on addressing medically-related social and emotional needs to support treatment, recovery and safe transitions between care settings.

The position requires an MSW from an accredited program and active Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW) with experience in hospital social work preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program.
• State of Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW) or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital social work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments to support medical care.
• Provide mental health counseling and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-discharge resources.
• Offer financial counseling and link to community services.
• Educate patients/families on health and coping strategies.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW)

Job description

Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital seeks a Social Worker - IRP to deliver psychosocial assessment, counseling and discharge planning for inpatients and families. The role focuses on addressing medically-related social and emotional needs to support treatment, recovery and safe transitions between care settings.

The position requires an MSW from an accredited program and active Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW) with experience in hospital social work preferred.