Clinical Social Worker
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Job posting number: #7127968 (Ref:ccf17963301)
Posted: March 13, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in the Akron Metropolitan Area, where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
Under the direct supervision of the Manager, RN Care Coordinators PPG and a supervising physician/social worker, the Clinical Social Worker PPG provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and community resource assistance on a consultation basis to patients and families utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, including individual, family, group and specialized counseling.
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.
Under the direct supervision of the Manager, RN Care Coordinators PPG and a supervising physician/social worker, the Clinical Social Worker PPG provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and community resource assistance on a consultation basis to patients and families utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, including individual, family, group and specialized counseling.
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:
- Conducts psychosocial assessment interviews with patients and families to identify problems requiring social work interventions and treatment plans.
- Provides counseling to impact problems related to environmental needs, family or interpersonal conflict, grief issues, financial concerns, and coping with physical and/or mental illness using a variety of treatment modalities, including individual, family, group or specialized counseling.
- Intervenes in crisis situations.
- Assists patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness.
- Provides consultation to other health care professionals when coordination with significant or intensive community resources is necessary to achieve desired treatment outcomes.
- Updates and maintains professional knowledge, resource information, skills and competencies related to areas of practice.
- Documents social work assessments, interventions, and psychosocial treatment plans according to licensure guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
Education:
- Master’s degree in social work required.
Certifications:
- Licensed as LSW in the State of Ohio.
- Licensed as LISW in the State of Ohio preferred.
Complexity of Work:
- Strong interview assessment organizational and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, RN Care Coordinators, multidisciplinary team and community agencies.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Work Experience:
- One to two years direct practice experience.
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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