Emergency Department Social Worker- MSW, Part Time, First Shift

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated Social Workers to join their dynamic team. This role involves engaging with patients and families to assess psychosocial needs, developing tailored care plans, and providing essential support throughout the healthcare process. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring continuity of care and facilitating smooth transitions for patients. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while impacting the community positively.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required.
• Ohio Social Work License (LSW, LISW, or LISW-S) needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients and families in psychosocial assessments.
• Develop comprehensive care plans with healthcare teams.
• Provide education and consultation on psychosocial issues.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Crisis Management

Counseling

Advocacy

Care Plan Development

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Ohio Social Work License

Job description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Social Workers serving in a variety of departments and clinics are responsible for responding to referrals from the interdisciplinary team. The social worker will complete psychosocial assessments, develop and implement a plan of care that addresses patients' needs, promotes continuity of care, and facilitates transitions to the next level of care. The social worker will provide education, consultation, and serve as a liaison to the healthcare team regarding the emotional, psychological, social, financial, and developmental aspects of care for patients and families.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work.
• License by the State of Ohio Social Work Board (LSW, LISW, or LISW-S).
• For employees in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: 1-2 years minimum; preferred 3-5 years.

Responsibilities include:

• Engaging patients and/or families into a helping process, assessing psychosocial and mental health needs, identifying barriers, and enhancing health status.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Providing counseling, crisis management, advocacy, education, and facilitating discharge and referrals.
• Evaluating care effectiveness, summarizing care plans, and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Providing education and consultation to healthcare professionals about psychosocial issues.
• Participating in departmental activities, documentation, quality improvement, and community resource linkage.