Social Worker, LSW - Emergency Department (Full-time, Night Shift, rotating Weekends)

LMHS Careers • Newark, OH

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About The Position

The Social Worker works under general supervision and follows the health system’s policies and procedures. The role interviews patients to gather psychosocial information and helps them resolve difficulties that interfere with receiving maximum benefit from medical care. Social work interventions include assessment, counseling, case management, and advocacy to support patient and family functioning and continuity of care. The Social Worker also consults with the healthcare team about how psychosocial factors affect health and illness. The patient population may range from newborns through geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a social worker or independent social worker in the state of Ohio.
• Ability to identify psychosocial problems and plan for their resolution.
• Ability to gather and interpret data from multiple sources using professional-level knowledge.
• Ability to maintain discretion and provide counseling in emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of professionals and communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use modern technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide social psychotherapy, counseling, and psychosocial interventions to patients and families.
• Provide case management across the continuum of care, including discharge planning.
• Record assessments, interventions, and progress in the medical record.
• Refer patients to community resources and contact community agencies.
• Consult with the healthcare team regarding the impact of psychosocial factors on health and illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed