Social work Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To provide services to The Christ Hospital patients and families by assessing psychosocial needs and implementing a discharge plan of care to assure continuity of the patient’s care. Provides psychosocial interventions, advocacy and linkage with community resources.

Responsibilities

ASSESSMENT / SCREENING

• Assess patients’ evolving medical situation from a psychosocial framework, including functional status, goals of care, and community support needs as it relates to discharge planning
• Assess family structure, dynamics, and decision-making preferences, including identification of a surrogate decision maker if needed
• Assess patient / family environmental risk factors, patient / family / community support systems, age-related / developmental issues, financial barriers, health literacy, chemical dependency / mental health, Social Determinants of Health needs, and any risk of abuse / neglect / financial exploitation / intimate partner violence
• Assess for risk of readmission, putting into place a coordinated plan for outpatient follow up

Documentation :

DISCHARGE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION / CARE COORDINATION

Develop a plan of intervention, which is integrated with the interdisciplinary treatment team to establish continuum of care in congruence with ethical and legal considerations.

Implements plan of care :

CONSULTATION / EDUCATION / COLLABORATION

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Exceptional skill interviewing patients and families in crisis and individuals with a wide range of physical and emotional problems. Ability to prioritize many simultaneous demands. Medical and psychiatric competence including knowledge of health policy, regulations, and legislation and community resources. Self-awareness, professionalism, and good judgment in dealing with emotional and confidential issues. Excellent verbal and written communication. Skill in social work assessment and treatment modalities necessary to assess and treat individuals, families and groups. Ability to integrate social work philosophy and ethics into professional practice.

EDUCATION :

Master’s degree in social work (MSW) required.

LSW / LISW required.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 2 years clinical experience in hospital, long-term care or hospice setting preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS :

Assure ongoing licensure through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board