Social Worker II - Good Samaritan Hospital - Inpatient

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Social Worker in the Care Management Department (Inpatient/Med-Surg) to assess psychosocial needs, develop comprehensive discharge plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes education, hospital social work promotion, and supporting staff and patients across transitions.

Responsibilities include addressing readmissions in high-risk populations, engaging with community resources, and serving as a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or social science is required.
• 1 year of clinical healthcare or community social work preferred.
• Must be a licensed social worker.
• Proficient in computer systems and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs and develop a plan for discharge and follow-up.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Provide education and promote the social work role in the hospital.
• Serve as a resource and preceptor for staff; participate in on-call coverage as needed.
• Refer patients and families to community resources and adjust plans as patient response changes.

Skills

MSW required

Clinical healthcare

Computer literacy

Bereavement counseling

Substance abuse support

Licensed Social Worker

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

• Social Worker***

At TriHealth we are looking for a Social Worker in our Care Management Department Inpatient/med Surg Unit. Our Care Management Team thrives on teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care—and we need a someone who can bring out the best in both our staff and our patients. In this role, you’ll shape the culture, support clinical excellence, streamline processes, and ensure patients receive seamless, high-quality care at every touchpoint.

Locations

• Good Sam Hospital 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule

• Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly)
• Day shift - 8am-4:30pm (Rotates Every 4th Weekend)

Incentives & Benefits

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement—this role offers competitive pay based on education level and experience.

Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview

Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop, communicate, and implement an effective and comprehensive plan for psychosocial interventions and complex discharges, included but not limited to readmissions in the high risk population. Is a resource regarding social systems, institutions, and behavioral and relationship patterns. Can skillfully apply the appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the patient and family. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient, appropriate care in order to optimize the health status and assure a smooth transition between levels of care for patients served. Provides education and expertise to promote the practice and profession of social work within the hospital. Serves on specialty areas within the hospital that require a MSW for regulatory or grant funding requirements.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Science or Social Work (Required)
• Up to 1 year Clinical Healthcare, Community Social Work (Required)
• Computer literate.
• Grief and bereavement counseling, alcohol and drug intervention, and support for victims of abuse, neglect, and violence.
• Payer rules for reimbursement and community resources for underserved.
• Social Worker Licensed Social Worker Required

Job Responsibilities

• Applies root cause analysis to readmissions and works with the health care team, patient, and family to resolve the issues.
• Communicates (verbally and written) and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to advise of the plan and patient response to the plan. Counsels other caregivers on techniques for effective psychosocial intervention and communication.
• Develops and implements plan of care based on assessment including counseling or crisis intervention, and facilitates linkages to community resources and services. Revises plan based on patient and family response.
• Promotes the profession of social work by providing formal education and teaching rounds; serves as a resource & preceptor for new staff. Provides on call services according to departmental policy including timely response and appropriate follow up.
• Responds to referrals and assesses the psychosocial and complex discharge needs of patients and families using data from the medical record, patient, multidisciplinary team, family, and other available resources.

Working Conditions

• Bending -
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Concentrating -
• Continuous Learning -
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication -
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs. -
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Reading -
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning -
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community