University Hospitals
Social Worker 2 - Peds Endocrinology: Part Time
University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Job Description - Social Worker 2 - Peds Endocrinology: Part Time (250004D3)
A Brief Overview
Collaborates with all members of the health care team, patient and family (or significant others) to coordinate timely and efficient assessment of psychosocial and discharge planning needs and formulation of patient and family centered discharge plans. Serves as a resource to others in the work-team and department.
What You Will Do
Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex). Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups. Develops, documents and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/or discharge needs. Develops plans with attention to individual patient and family goals. Provides linkage to community resources and UH network services to facilitate optimal care. Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach. Provides guidance/consultation to peers/team regarding routine psychosocial issues and/or discharge planning issues. Provides supervision to social work interns if LISW eligible (completion of supervision hours). Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education
Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required) Work Experience
Hospital/Health Agency experience. (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required) Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (Preferred within 1 Year) Position Details/Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in a hospital setting is ideal. Prior work with pediatrics is strongly preferred. This position is for Pediatric Endocrinology. The social worker will assist with securing resources and helping address the psychosocial aspect of care found in pediatric endocrine patients. This position is part time, 20 hours per week. It is mainly located in Cleveland, but will be required to travel to other clinics. Physical Demands
Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements
50% Primary Location
United States-Ohio-Cleveland Work Locations
11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland 44106 Job
Social Work / Counseling Organization #J-18808-Ljbffr
Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex). Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups. Develops, documents and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/or discharge needs. Develops plans with attention to individual patient and family goals. Provides linkage to community resources and UH network services to facilitate optimal care. Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach. Provides guidance/consultation to peers/team regarding routine psychosocial issues and/or discharge planning issues. Provides supervision to social work interns if LISW eligible (completion of supervision hours). Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education
Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required) Work Experience
Hospital/Health Agency experience. (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required) Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (Preferred within 1 Year) Position Details/Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in a hospital setting is ideal. Prior work with pediatrics is strongly preferred. This position is for Pediatric Endocrinology. The social worker will assist with securing resources and helping address the psychosocial aspect of care found in pediatric endocrine patients. This position is part time, 20 hours per week. It is mainly located in Cleveland, but will be required to travel to other clinics. Physical Demands
Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements
50% Primary Location
United States-Ohio-Cleveland Work Locations
11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland 44106 Job
Social Work / Counseling Organization #J-18808-Ljbffr