Social Worker - IRP

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to inpatients and outpatients and their families. The role covers weekend and holiday shifts and focuses on psychosocial assessment, counseling, discharge planning, and linkage to community resources.

Minimum qualifications include a Master of Social Work and Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW) or equivalent. This is an intermittent weekend position within the IRP Social Work team.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school.
• Ohio licensure as social worker (LSW/LISW) or equivalent.
• Experience delivering social work services in healthcare is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
• Provide mental health counseling and crisis intervention.
• Assist with discharge planning and health education.
• Link patients to community resources and financial counseling.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Counseling

PAS AAR knowledge

Education

Master of Social Work

LSW/LISW licensure or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:Social Worker - IRPDepartment: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.

IRP Social Workers cover weekends and holidays.

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:IntermittentScheduled Hours:0.2Shift:Weekend Shift

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.