Inpatient Social Worker

Job Summary:

Responsible for the provision of care to meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of all patients.  This position ensures that each patient is included in healthcare decision-making, as well as works toward creating and sustaining an environment that humanizes and individualizes the care for each patient.  This position serves as an advisor for patients and families in decisions about care for immediate needs, as well as aftercare.  Provides range of clinical services to include, but not limited to, assessments of individual psychosocial needs, financial limitations, acute treatment and crisis prevention, as well as post-hospital care.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Position Qualifications:

LSW in Ohio required, LISW preferred, or Licensed Independent Counselor (LPCC)

In-depth knowledge of psychotherapy methods and available community resources

Understanding of resiliency and recovery in mental illness and substance abuse, and treatment approaches and techniques.

Key Responsibilities / Job Accountabilities:

• Ensures completion of individual, family, and group assessments.
• Provide short term crisis intervention, as needed.
• Assist patients and families with community resources for post-hospital needs.
• Monitor patient progress toward discharge, ensuring completion of requirements within expected length of stay
• Assist patients and families with securing assistance services, as needed, e.g. Medicaid applications.
• Facilitates or assist with psychotherapy groups.
• Provide individual counseling.

• Maintain an efficient, organized work environment.
• Maximizes office productivity through proficient use of appropriate software applications.

Additional Skills / Qualifications:

• Coordinates services with other providers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Maintain an efficient, organized work environment.
• Maximizes office productivity through proficient use of appropriate software applications.
• Ensures compliance with organization goals and culture
• Manages difficult customer situations; responds to requests for service and assistance.