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Social Worker 2 - St. John's: PRN at University Hospitals Chardon, OH

University Hospitals, Chardon, Ohio, United States, 44024

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Social Worker 2 - PRN St. John's: PRN job at University Hospitals. Chardon, OH.

"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.

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 and 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.

Qualifications 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 This position cares for patients throughout the hospital.

Previous medical social work is strongly preferred.

The role is critical as the social worker provides psychosocial assessments, consults, supportive counseling, assisting with SNF referrals and placements, working collaboratively with other staff members, etc. It is PRN, weekdays, with possible weekends and holidays as needed.

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Sitting Rarely

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

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