Social Worker 2 - Sickle Cell & Benign Hema Diseases

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Full benefits & retirement

Education support

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland is seeking a Social Worker 2 to support the Sickle Cell & Benign Hematology Diseases outpatient program. You will collaborate with oncology teams to assess psychosocial needs, plan discharges, and connect patients to community resources, housing, transportation, and insurance assistance.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, patient-centered care, and ongoing education within the Seidman Cancer Center, with a focus on sickle cell and hematology

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required; LISW preferred within one year.
• Hospital/Health Agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients and families.
• Develops and documents comprehensive discharge plans.
• Coordinates with the health care team and community resources.
• Mentors staff and social work interns; supports education and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned and ensures PHI compliance.

Skills

Theoretical knowledge

Clinical knowledge

Multitasking

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description - Social Worker 2 - Sickle Cell & Benign Hema Diseases (260008K2)

Social Worker 2 - Sickle Cell & Benign Hema Diseases - ( 260008K2 )

"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.

TheSocial Worker2role within theSeidman Cancer Centeroffers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues.

We currently offer an opportunity for an outpatient, Full Time, dayshift, Social Worker to support to support oncology patients in our outpatient cancer center in Cleveland.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Free parking for regular status caregivers
• Full benefits and retirement
• Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development

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. Serves as a resource within the social work department and the hospital.

What You Will Do

• Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex).
  Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
• Develops, documents 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 and UH network services to facilitate optimal care; and serves as liaison to community agencies.
• Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provides guidance and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
• Assists with recruitment, and orientation/mentoring/education of new staff and/or social work interns.

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)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (Preferredwithin one year of eligibility)

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)
• Works autonomously (Required proficiency)
• Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (Required proficiency)

Preferred Qualifications

Post-Master’s experience is strongly preferred. Previous work in oncology or chronic diseases is also preferred. This is an outpatient role within the Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland. This position supports all patients with sickle cell and all benign hematology diagnoses. This includes assisting with housing, transportation, utility assistance, insurance, mental health and substance use issues, and many other psycho-social barriers to care, for hundreds of patients every year. This social worker is also responsible for the patient transitions between pediatric and adult sickle cell services. They also help to prevent hospital readmissions and decrease missed appointments.