Wooster community hospital
Social Worker: Full-Time
Main function
- Provides direct social work services to patients and families identified as having complex needs.
- Works with the RN Case Manager to identify inpatients whose social needs necessitate comprehensive psychosocial interventions.
- Intervenes as necessary with patients seeking emergency care or other ambulatory care services.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patient/family and outside agencies.
- This position must be able to handle multiple priorities and be self-directed.
- It requires good organizational skills and analytical thinking.
Responsible to: Manager, Care Management
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW); Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
- Current LSW or LISW in the state of Ohio.
- Minimum of two years of experience in a medical setting.
- Strong knowledge of social work principles, patient advocacy, and community resources.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- No written disciplinary action in the last 12 months.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
- Familiarity with Meditech an electronic health record (EHR) and case management software such as Careport.
- Training or certification in trauma-informed care or crisis intervention.
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments of patients and their families to identify needs and barriers to care.
- Formulates and completes discharge plans for patients of all ages in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines participating in the care of the patient.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with health care providers and community resources.
- Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention to support patients facing emotional, social, or financial challenges.
- Advocate for patient access to necessary services, including housing, financial assistance, and mental health support.
- Maintain detailed documentation of patient interactions, care plans, and progress in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including the RN CM, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
- Educate patients and families about available resources and coping strategies to enhance their health outcomes.
- Assesses for depression and anxiety using the PHQ-9 screening tool and the GAD screening tool as indicated and refers to Master’s level social worker when appropriate.
- Participate in supervisory case consultation, staff meetings, and professional development activities to stay current with best practices.
5 days a week. Monday - Friday 0800-1630; Part of Saturday Rotation 40 hours per week, salaried position
