Social Worker
Cleveland Clinic
Canton, OH
Job posting number: #7127450 (Ref:ccf17920621)
Posted: March 5, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is named the No. 4 hospital in the United States according to the U.S. World & News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Social Worker, you will be coordinating the care and services of select patients. You will be conducting detailed psychosocial assessments with community resources and supportive counseling. Your primary duties will include:
- Offering crisis interventions to patients and families with psychosocial needs and facilitating care for high-risk patients.
- Communicates and manages all aspects of discharge planning for patients.
- Educating the patient, family, and physician regarding post-acute options and addressing freedom of choice and financial concerns.
- Meet and adhere to core social work competencies and regulations
- Advocating for both patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving abuse of any kind.
The Ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Currently has a state licensure as a Social Worker and Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
- Shows strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgement under minimal supervision.
- Works well in a close-knit team-building environment.
- Can be open to new ideas and changes in the work department.
- Shows empathy and care in a patient-centered environment.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
As a Social Worker, you will be coordinating the care and services of select patients. You will be conducting detailed psychosocial assessments with community resources and supportive counseling. Your primary duties will include:
- Offering crisis interventions to patients and families with psychosocial needs and facilitating care for high-risk patients.
- Communicates and manages all aspects of discharge planning for patients.
- Educating the patient, family, and physician regarding post-acute options and addressing freedom of choice and financial concerns.
- Meet and adhere to core social work competencies and regulations
- Advocating for both patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving abuse of any kind.
The Ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Currently has a state licensure as a Social Worker and Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
- Shows strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgement under minimal supervision.
- Works well in a close-knit team-building environment.
- Can be open to new ideas and changes in the work department.
- Shows empathy and care in a patient-centered environment.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Performs psychosocial assessments and provides interventions to assist patients/families, including counseling, education, advocacy, referral, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, problem solving, coordination of family/team meetings and the provision of concrete services.
- Works with multidisciplinary team providing treatment recommendations and engages patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating social, psychological, financial, behavioral and regulatory barriers to facilitate successful medical outcomes, improve the patient experience and efficient utilization of health resources.
- Maintains a network of resources for consultation and assists patients with linkage to community resources to facilitate optimal care.
- Documents professional recommendations, care coordination interventions, and treatment plans to effectively communicate to all members of the health care team.
- Provides supervision to social work interns and assists with training/orientation of new staff (LISW).
- Provides education to fellows, residents and other allied health professionals about the impact of social problems on health outcomes and the effectiveness of social interventions in improving outcome.
- Advocacy, Ethics, Psychosocial Assessment, Psychopathology, Engagement, Problem Assessment, Engagement and Group Work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Master's degree in Social work from a CSWE accredited program.
Certifications:
- State Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) within 5 years of hire.
Complexity of Work:
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of two years of experience in a hospital and healthcare setting required.
Physical Requirements:
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
- May require periods of sitting, standing and the ability to walk to various locations throughout the Foundation to attend meetings.
- Must have normal or correction vision
- Must be able to clearly communicate verbally by phone.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
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