Social Worker-Casual

OH_MCHS Mount Carmel Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings with employer match

Generous paid time off

Tuition/professional development Reimb

Relocation assistance

Discounted tuition at Mount Carmel

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System in central Ohio is seeking a Casual/PRN Social Worker to collaborate with the care team in admission, emergency department, and post discharge planning. The social worker links patients and families to resources, provides psychosocial assessment and support, and helps ensure smooth transitions.

Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, an LSW license in Ohio, and at least two years of discharge planning experience in acute care; strong knowledge of medical terminology

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• LSW license in the State of Ohio required.
• Two years minimum of recent discharge planning experience in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports campus and system goals for capacity management through achieving length of stay goals, identification of avoidable delays at department approved levels, and other Case Management initiatives.
• Completes comprehensive assessment of patient situations utilizing Case Management documentation standards, review of medical record, collaboration with health care team and discussion with patient/family.
• Recognizes problems, systematically gathers data, identifies/understands underlying issues, synthesizes complex issues, seeks input from others and makes difficult decisions to formulate appropriate treatment plans.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Social Worker - Casual / PRN

Why Mount Carmel? With five hospitals, over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics, a college of nursing, a Medicare Advantage plan, and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide. We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one


• Generous paid time off programs


• Employee recognition incentive program


• Tuition/professional development reimbursement


• Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)


• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Our Social Worker in collaboration with the care team helps facilitate and collaborate services for patient while admitted (both in house and in the emergency department) and post discharge. The social worker assesses for and links patients and their families to resources, provides psychosocial assessment and support. This is a Casual / PRN position.

Responsibilities

• Supports campus and system goals for capacity management through achieving length of stay goals, identification of avoidable delays at department approved levels, and other Case Management initiatives.


• Completes comprehensive assessment of patient situations utilizing Case Management documentation standards, review of medical record, collaboration with health care team and discussion with patient/family.


• Recognizes problems, systematically gathers data, identifies/understands underlying issues, synthesizes complex issues, seeks input from others and makes difficult decisions to formulate appropriate treatment plans.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.


• LSW license in the State of Ohio required.


• Two years minimum of recent discharge planning experience in an acute care setting and knowledge of basic medical terminology and basic computer skills.

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.