Social Worker - LISW/LPCC (HS)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a licensed social worker LISW/LPCC to support inpatients, outpatients and families at James Cancer Hospital. You will perform psychosocial assessments and provide counseling, crisis intervention and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions.

Minimum qualifications include MSW and Ohio licensure; strong collaboration with medical teams and community linkages to resources. Regular, fulltime role with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited graduate program and Ohio licensure (LISW/LPCC) or equivalent.
• Strong assessment and counseling skills with crisis intervention experience.
• Experience coordinating discharge planning and community referrals.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and counseling to patients and families.
• Deliver crisis intervention and support for medical and emotional needs.
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling and crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Community resource linkage

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

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.

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: Morehouse Medical Plaza - Pavilion (0880)
• 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.

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you'll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you're part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America's leading academic health centers. We're a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.