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Job description
"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.
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.
A Brief Overview
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.
What You Will Do
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
Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
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.
Qualifications:
Education Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required)
Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required)
Work Experience Hospital/Health Agency experience. (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Computer skills (Required proficiency)
Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery (Required proficiency)
Multi-tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency)
Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (Preferred proficiency)
Position Details/Preferred Qualifications
Previous work in psychiatry or mental health is strongly preferred. Position involves psychosocial assessments and discharge planning of newly admitted patients into this locked, Geriatric Psych center. These patients need to be assessed within 24 hours of admission. The PRN role is needed to cover weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Worksite address
painesville, OH, 44077, US
Who can apply
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