Social Worker - LISW/LPCC

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital seeks a Social Worker (LISW/LPCC) to provide psychosocial services to inpatients, outpatients and families, addressing medical-related social and emotional needs to support treatment and safe transitions.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, financial counseling, discharge planning, health education, and linking with community resources; requires an MSW and Ohio licensure or equivalent.

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

• Provide psychosocial assessments and mental health counseling.
• Offer crisis intervention and financial counseling.
• Coordinate discharge planning and health education.
• Link patients and families with community resources and agencies.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

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 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 WorkCAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - ClinicalCAREER 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.***