Social Worker - LISW/LPCC

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital seeks a Social Worker - LISW/LPCC to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and linkage with community resources for patients and families, across inpatients and outpatients.

Requires Master of Social Work and Ohio licensure (LSW/LISW) or equivalent; 40-hour workweek; first shift; background check; licensure within Ohio is required or equivalent.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling and crisis intervention.
• Discharge planning and linkage with community resources.
• Support patients and families across inpatients/outpatients in medical care.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Job Title

Social Worker - LISW/LPCC

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

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: C3

Additional Information

Location:
James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First 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.

Equal Opportunity

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