Clinical Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Neuromuscular and Neurology

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Provides developmentally appropriate, outcome-focused diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients and families within the scope of practice defined by Chapter 4757 of the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4757.01 et seq. Practices professional social work, promotes advocacy in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics for Social Work, and maintains a current Ohio social work license.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides clinical medical social work services to patients and families to improve or maintain social, emotional, functional, and physical health. Provides staff consultation, education, and training on psychosocial issues that affect the delivery of optimal health care services. Participates in developing and delivering education, research, and continuous quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
• Current Ohio Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license.
• Practice within the scope defined by Chapter 4757 of the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4757.01 et seq.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) license.
• Two years of clinical social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical medical social work services to patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Help improve or maintain patients’ and families’ social, emotional, functional, and physical health.
• Consult with, educate, and train staff regarding psychosocial issues that affect optimal health care delivery.
• Participate in the development and delivery of education, research, and continuous quality improvement.
• Promote advocacy in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics for Social Work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level