Social Worker - PRN: Gero Psych

University Hospitals•Concord Township, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker role within the Lake Health Geriatric Behavioral Health 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 PRN, Social Worker to support patients in Concord.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required)
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required)
Computer skills (Required proficiency)
Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery (Required proficiency)
Multi-tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Preferred)
Hospital/Health Agency experience. (Preferred)
Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (Preferred proficiency)
Previous work in psychiatry or mental health is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families.
Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
Develops 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 to facilitate optimal care
Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach
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. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.