Social Worker 2 - ER: Part Time
University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Social Worker 2 role within the UH Cleveland Medical Center – Adult Emergency Room 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 an outpatient, Part Time, Nights, Social Worker to support adult emergency room patients in our Level 1 Trauma Center in Cleveland.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required)
- Computer skills (Required proficiency)
- 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)
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Hospital/Health Agency experience. (Preferred)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (Preferred within one year of eligibility)
- Previous social work experience is strongly preferred.
- Prior work in an emergency room or urgent care is also preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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; and serves as liaison to community agencies.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Benefits
- Free parking for regular status caregivers
- Tuition reimbursement
- Full benefits and retirement
- Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
