Social Worker

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A public research university in Ohio seeks a Social Worker to provide comprehensive social work services at the James Cancer Hospital. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, offering mental health counseling, and assisting with crisis intervention and discharge planning. Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work and possess Ohio licensure. This intermittent role involves varying shifts and requires a commitment to supporting patients and families in meeting their social and emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work.
• State of Ohio Social Work licensure (LSW or LISW) or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provision of social work services to inpatients, outpatients, and their families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide mental health counseling.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and financial counseling.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Mental health counseling

Crisis intervention

Financial counseling

Education

Master of Social Work

State of Ohio Social Work licensure

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker - IRP Department: James | Social Work

Scope of Position

Provision of social work services to inpatients, outpatients, and their families in The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital.

Position Summary

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 the PASAAR process for extended care facility placement and the assessment and counseling processes involved, knowledge of home healthcare set-up process 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 or LISW) or equivalent education/experience.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Social and Behavioral Health
SUB-FUNCTION: Social Work
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical
CAREER LEVEL: C2

Additional Information

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)
Position Type: Intermittent
Scheduled Hours: 0.2
Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.