Social Worker 2 - Med/Surg: Part Time

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Social Worker 2 role within the University Hospitals Cleveland 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 part time days, Social Worker to support adult patients in Cleveland. Joining our team comes with several benefits, including: Free parking for regular status caregivers Tuition reimbursement 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 to others in work-team and department.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required)
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required)

Nice To Haves

Hospital/Health Agency experience.
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (Preferred within 1 Year)
At least 2 years of experience caring for adult patients is highly preferred. Previous work in a hospital 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
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).
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.