Social Worker - LISW/LPCC (HS)

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial care to inpatients and outpatients and their families. The role encompasses assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and coordination with community resources.

The position requires MSW and Ohio licensure (LSW/LISW) or equivalent experience, with the aim of supporting medical teams and ensuring safe transitions in care.

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 to inpatients, outpatients and families.
• Offer mental health counseling and crisis intervention.
• Assist with discharge planning and health education.
• Link patients with community resources and services.
• Assess safety, neglect/abuse issues and substance use.
• Support safe transitions between care settings.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Counseling & crisis intervention

PASAAR process

Home healthcare setup

Neglect/abuse assessment

Substance abuse awareness

Domestic violence screening

Education

Master of Social Work

Ohio LISW licensure

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

• Psychosocial assessments,
• 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

Location

Morehouse Medical Plaza - Pavilion (0880)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Background Check

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.