Social Worker 2

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan or equivalent

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Social Worker 2 for East | Care Management Services. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning to support patients as they transition across care environments.

Qualifications include a Master of Social Work from an accredited program and Ohio LSW licensure. The position offers full-time hours at East Hospital with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work.
• State of Ohio Social Work licensure (LSW)

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and mental health counseling to patients and families.
• Deliver crisis intervention and financial counseling as part of care management.
• Assist with discharge planning and linkage to community resources and supports.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Health education

Community linkage

Neglect/abuse assessment

Substance abuse & domestic violence

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

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Job Title: Social Worker 2

Department: East | Care Management Services

Social work services include psychosocial 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 post acute levels of care and the PASAAR process for extended care facility placement, assessment and counseling processes involved, and skills assessing neglect/ abuse, including substance abuse and domestic violence.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Master of Social Work from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work; State of Ohio Social Work licensure (LSW)

Additional Information

Location: East Hospital - Tower (0397) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

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