Social Worker - LSW

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provision of social work services to inpatients and outpatients and their families in The Ohio State University Medical Center and clinics. Social work services include psychosocial assessments, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, financial counseling, discharge planning, health education and the provision of material resources and linkage with community agencies. Social work services are provided to patients/families to meet their medically related social and emotional needs as they impact on their medical condition, treatment, recovery and safe transition from one care environment to another. Core competencies include: Psychosocial assessment, counseling and crisis intervention skills, Knowledge of the PASAAR process for extended care facility placement and the assessment and counseling processes involved, and skills assessing neglect/abuse, including substance abuse and domestic violence.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work
• State of Ohio Social Work licensure or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Provision of social work services to inpatients and outpatients and their families
• Psychosocial assessments
• Mental health counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Financial counseling
• Discharge planning
• Health education
• Provision of material resources and linkage with community agencies
• Assessing neglect/abuse, including substance abuse and domestic violence

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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