Social Worker - LISW/LPCC (HS)

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital seeks a Social Worker - LISW/LPCC (HS) to deliver comprehensive psychosocial services to inpatients, outpatients and families. The role emphasizes assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and linkage to community resources within a cancer care setting.

Requirements include an MSW from an accredited program and Ohio licensure (LSW or LISW) or equivalent. Regular 40-hour shifts are listed in Morehouse Medical Plaza – Pavilion.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention and health education.
• Offer financial counseling and discharge planning.
• Link patients to community resources and services.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Health education

Case management

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Job Title:Social Worker - LISW/LPCC (HS)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: C3

Additional Information:Location:Morehouse Medical Plaza - Pavilion (0880)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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