Inpatient Psychiatry Social Worker (PRN)

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to perform psychosocial assessments and provide counseling, crisis intervention, and resource connections for patients and families. This PRN role supports a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient and family experience.

Ideal candidates hold an MSW from an accredited program with Ohio licensure and 1–2 years of direct practice experience, plus strong assessment and communication skills.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Ohio license appropriate to the assigned caseload and practice area.
• 1–2 years direct practice experience.
• Strong assessment, interviewing, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with patients, families and teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessment interviews with patients and families.
• Provide counseling for environmental, family, grief, financial and illness-related issues.
• Intervene in crisis situations.
• Assist patients and families in adjusting to illness and lifestyle changes.
• Consult Care Managers and health professionals to coordinate resources.
• Identify community resources and provide information/referrals.
• Document assessments, interventions, and treatment plans per guidelines.
• Participate in Performance Improvement Initiatives.

Skills

Social work assessment

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited program

Ohio license for CASeload

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to perform psychosocial assessments and provide counseling, crisis intervention, and resource connections for patients and families. This PRN role supports a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient and family experience.

Ideal candidates hold an MSW from an accredited program with Ohio licensure and 1–2 years of direct practice experience, plus strong assessment and communication skills.