Social Worker - IRP

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital seeks a Social Worker - IRP to deliver psychosocial assessment, counseling and discharge planning for inpatients and families. The role focuses on addressing medically-related social and emotional needs to support treatment, recovery and safe transitions between care settings.

The position requires an MSW from an accredited program and active Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW) with experience in hospital social work preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program.
• State of Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW) or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital social work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments to support medical care.
• Provide mental health counseling and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-discharge resources.
• Offer financial counseling and link to community services.
• Educate patients/families on health and coping strategies.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW)

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.