MSW - ARHHS

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center is seeking a social worker to resolve social or emotional factors affecting patient treatment. The role supports physicians, patients, and staff by addressing non-medical barriers and coordinating outside resources. The position requires independence and the ability to travel within the agency’s service area.

The ideal candidate holds a BA in social work; MSW is preferred. You must work well in a multidisciplinary team and have crisis intervention and

Qualifications

• BA in social work required.
• MSW desirable.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Crisis Intervention skills
• Therapeutic communication skills
• One year of previous acute care setting
• Able to provide independent transportation
• Current Licensure from State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board

Responsibilities

• Resolve social or emotional problems that impede treatment of the patient’s medical condition.
• Assist physician, patient, and staff in understanding the social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Work includes time split between office, travel within the Agency’s service area, and home visits; some out of county travel may be required.

Skills

BA in social work

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic communication

Independence

Education

BA in social work

MSW desirable

Job description

General Summary

To resolve social or emotional problems that are, or are expected to be an impediment to effective treatment of the patient’s medical condition. The Social Worker is available to assist physician, patient, and staff members in understanding the social and emotional factors related to health problems. Working Conditions: Staff members time is split between a normal office routine, travel by car within the Agency’s service area, and accessing homes of all types of structure and states of repair. Some out of county travel to seminars or meetings may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • BA in social work required.
  • Master's degree in Social Work desirable.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Crisis Intervention skills
  • Therapeutic communication skills
• Required Length and Type of Experience
  • One year of previous acute care setting
  • Able to provide independent transportation
• Required Licensure or Certification
  • Current Licensure from State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Bard
• Required Physical and Environmental Demands
  • Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a telephone, analyze and prepare written records, and provide hands-on care to clients. Requires normal range of hearing to communicate with staff, clients, physicians, and other health care providers. Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs.