Social Worker

Cleveland Clinic

42d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Social workers help communities get access to the health or social services that they need, improving or providing those services where they are not already in place. They participate in legislation and help families and individuals get access to counseling and psychotherapy when necessary. Social workers are essential social, economic voices and advocates who work on behalf of those facing physical and mental illness, disability, divorce, loss, unemployment, abuse, addiction, and other daunting life challenges. Your work will directly influence patients' lives, helping them move toward stability, healing, and improved overall well-being. A caregiver in this position works days Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program
Current state licensure as a Social Worker (LSW)
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) within 5 years of hire
Two years of experience in a hospital and healthcare setting

Nice To Haves

Social work experience
Epic experience

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with healthcare teams to assess and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, financial and environmental problems.
Perform psychosocial assessments and provide interventions to assist patients and families (e.g., counseling, education, advocacy, referrals, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, problem solving and coordinating family/team meetings).
Provide and/or document treatment recommendations, professional recommendations, care coordination interventions and treatment plans.
Engage patients and families in adhering to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating barriers.
Maintain a network of resources for consultation and connect patients with community resources.
Supervise Social Work Interns and assist with training new caregivers.
Educate other caregivers about the impact of social problems on health outcomes and the effectiveness of social interventions in improving outcomes.