Social Worker - LSW - Rotation (HS)

Ohio State University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals East seeks a Social Worker (LSW) to provide psychosocial services to inpatients and outpatients and their families. The role covers assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, financial counseling and community linkage to support medical care.

The position emphasizes empowering patients and families, coordinating with care teams, and ensuring safe transitions across care settings.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work.
• State licensure as LSW or LISW in Ohio or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments for inpatients and outpatients and families.
• Deliver mental health counseling and crisis intervention.
• Assist with discharge planning, financial counseling, and community linkage.
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and safe transitions.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Ohio LSW/LISW licensure

Job description

Job Title

Social Worker - LSW - Rotation (HS)

Department

East | Care Management Services

Job Description

Provision of social work services to inpatients and outpatients and their families at University Hospitals East and clinics. Social work services include psyschosocial 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, and skills assessing neglect/abuse, including substance abuse and domestic violence.

Minimum Education Required

Master's Level DegreeRequired QualificationsMaster of Social Work from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work; State of Ohio Social Work licensure (LSW or LISW) or equivalent educational experience.

Additional Information

• Location: East Hospital - Tower (0397)
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 36
• Shift: Rotating 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.