IRP-Social Worker (HS)

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a social worker to support patients and families, addressing psychosocial needs that impact medical care, treatment, recovery and safe transitions between care settings.

Core duties include psychosocial assessments, counseling and crisis intervention, discharge planning, financial counseling, and linking patients to community resources. The role requires an MSW and Ohio licensure or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and provide mental health counseling.
• Deliver crisis intervention and discharge planning.
• Provide financial counseling and linkage with community resources.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Job Description Social work services include psyschosocial assessments, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, financial counseling, discharge planning, health education and the provision of material resources and linkage with community agencies. Social work services are provided to patients/families to meet their medically related social and emotional needs as they impact on their medical condition, treatment, recovery and safe transition from one care environment to another. Core competencies include : Psychosocial assessment, counseling and crisis intervention skills, Knowledge of the PASAAR process for extended care facility placement and the assessment and counseling processes involved, knowledge of home healthcare set-up process and skills assessing neglect/abuse, including substance abuse and domestic violence. Minimum Education Required Master's Level Degree Required Qualifications Master of Social Work from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work; State of Ohio Social Work licensure (LSW or LISW) or equivalent education/experience.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.