Social Worker 2 - Inpatient Psych: PRN

University Hospitals; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking a Social Worker 2 for their in-patient psychiatric unit. Responsibilities include providing psychosocial assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating with community resources. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and be a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), with relevant hospital or health agency experience. This role requires effective communication and multi-tasking abilities. The position may involve rotating weekends and some weekdays as needed.

Qualifications

• Hospital/Health Agency experience is preferred.
• At least 1 year of recent experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous work in psychiatry or mental health is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and intervention to assist patients and families.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan based on identified needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.

Skills

Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Effective communication with diverse backgrounds

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work

Tools

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Job Description - Social Worker 2 - Inpatient Psych: PRN (250007QK)

A Brief Overview

Collaborates with all members of the health care team, patient and family (or significant others) to coordinate timely and efficient assessment of psychosocial and discharge planning needs and formulation of patient and family centered discharge plans.

What You Will Do

• Provides psychosocial assessment and intervention to assist patients and families.
• Provides age specific care to patients and families in all age groups.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/or discharge needs.
• Develops plans with attention to individual patient and family goals.
• Provides linkage to community resources to facilitate optimal care.
• Communicates and collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required)

Work Experience

• Hospital/Health Agency experience. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery (Required proficiency)
• Multi-tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency)
• Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required)

Preferred Qualifications and Miscellaneous Information:

At least 1 year of recent experience is strongly preferred. Previous work in psychiatry or mental health is also strongly preferred. This is a locked, in-patient psychiatric unit. Responsibilities include performing assessments, counseling with the patients and families, providing referrals and community resources, discharge planning, scheduling and planning outpatient follow-up. This position will cover for PTO’s and government requirements. It is needed for rotating weekends and some weekdays as needed.