University Hospitals
Job Description - Social Worker LISW - Inpatient (25000AH5)
“To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.” At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world‑class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.
Social Worker 3
role within the University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues.
We currently offer an opportunity for a full‑time days, Social Worker 3 to support patients in Chardon.
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:
Free parking for regular status caregivers
Full benefits and retirement
Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development
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 a resource within the social work department and the hospital.
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 and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
Assists with recruitment, and orientation/mentoring/education of new staff and/or social work interns
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 (LISW) (Required)
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) (Preferred within 1 Year)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery (Required proficiency)
Multi‑tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency)
Works autonomously (Required proficiency)
Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (Required proficiency)
Position Details/Preferred Qualifications Previous work in an acute care setting is strongly preferred. This position works with all adult patients, in all units of the hospital. The social worker will perform psychosocial assessments, work on complex cases, social determinants of care, provide community resources and referrals, and supportive care. The position is 40 hours per week, Mon‑Fri, with rotating weekends and holidays.
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Social Worker 3
role within the University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues.
We currently offer an opportunity for a full‑time days, Social Worker 3 to support patients in Chardon.
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:
Free parking for regular status caregivers
Full benefits and retirement
Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development
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 a resource within the social work department and the hospital.
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 and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
Assists with recruitment, and orientation/mentoring/education of new staff and/or social work interns
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 (LISW) (Required)
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) (Preferred within 1 Year)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery (Required proficiency)
Multi‑tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency)
Works autonomously (Required proficiency)
Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (Required proficiency)
Position Details/Preferred Qualifications Previous work in an acute care setting is strongly preferred. This position works with all adult patients, in all units of the hospital. The social worker will perform psychosocial assessments, work on complex cases, social determinants of care, provide community resources and referrals, and supportive care. The position is 40 hours per week, Mon‑Fri, with rotating weekends and holidays.
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