Social Worker BSW

Cleveland Clinic • Canton, OH

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic's Social Work team provides caring, patient and family-focused social work services to meet basic human needs, enable clients to reach their optimal level of psychosocial functioning and enhance well-being. In this role, you will coordinate the transition of care to help patients move through the hospital and ensure that they have everything they need to make the transition home. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM - 3:30PM, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited school of Social Work
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the current state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of and practice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in healthcare systems to include exposure to and experience in pre-acute and post-acute care
• Social Worker or Case Management Certification (CCM) within one year of eligibility
• Hospital social work experience
• Knowledge of community resources

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families in achieving improved health outcomes by reducing the bio psychosocial spiritual obstacles that interfere with their ability to use health resources effectively.
• Assess patient and family's psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
• Assess patient and family's financial, social, emotional, educational and environmental resources and identify needs based on patient's current medical condition.
• Develop an individualized plan of care based on the findings of the assessment and needs of the patient and family/caregiver as related to the patient's medical condition.
• Participate in discharge planning activities for complex patients to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees