Job Posting for Social Worker 2 - ElderHealth at University Hospitals
Description
Position Summary
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. Serves a resource to others in work-team and department.
Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
Develops, documents 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 and UH network services to facilitate optimal care
Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.
Provides guidance/ consultation to peers/team regarding routine psychosocial issues and /or discharge planning issues.
Provides supervision to social work interns if LISW eligible (completion of supervision hours).
Required For All Jobs
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
Qualifications
Education
Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work
Work Experience
Hospital/Health Agency experience is preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Post-Master’s experience is strongly preferred. Previous work in Eldercare is also preferred. Position involves interviewing patients and families, identifying support needs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, assisting families and patients with community referrals, etc. Schedule is Wednesday, 1:00pm-5:00pm, and Thursday/Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
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
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