MED SOCIAL WORKER-MSW

System Support; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

System Support in Dayton, OH is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide direct social work intervention, transition planning and counseling to patients and families at Miami Valley Hospital.

The role requires a Master's degree in Social Work, LSW license (LISW preferred) and 1-3 years hospital or community social work experience; strong interpersonal, writing and organizational skills are essential in a busy inpatient/outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years hospital or community social work experience preferred.
• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• LSW license required; LISW preferred; Ohio licensure as social worker required/board approved.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social work intervention, transition planning and counseling to patients and families.
• Assess patients' social, emotional, financial, cultural and family needs and communicate to the care team to facilitate transition planning.
• Assist patients and families in linking to community resources and provide consultation for guidance.
• Provide social work services to inpatient and outpatient populations at Miami Valley Hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Organizational skills

Busy environment adaptability

Education

LSW license

LISW preferred

State of Ohio social work license

Job description

General Summary/Responsibilities

Status: Full-time: *40 Hours per week (80 hours per pay period), varies

Department: COMPREHENSIVE OP REHAB PROGRAM

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

The medical social worker provides direct social work intervention, transition planning and counseling to patients and their families. The medical social worker assesses the patient’s social, emotional, financial, cultural and family situation and interprets this information to the physician, nursing staff and other care team members to facilitate appropriate transition planning. The medical social worker assists patients and families in making appropriate linkages to community resources and provided consultation to those seeking input and guidance in efforts to resolve patient concerns. Transition planning and social work services are provided to inpatient and outpatient populations of the hospital.

Qualification

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Master's degree

• Area of study or major: Social Work

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• LSW required; LISW preferred
• Licensure with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

• Preferred experience: Previous hospital or community social work experience required. Knowledge of community agencies preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and ability to communicate in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment.