SOCIAL WORKER - MENTAL HEALTH AND HOSPICE

Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!

Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback

SOCIAL WORKER - MENTAL HEALTH AND HOSPICE

Oakview is a locked inpatient behavioral health unit with 20 beds that offers outstanding mental health services. They hire a variety of nurses, including new grads. Treatment provided by our Oakview staff includes crisis intervention, evaluations of disturbed behaviors / thoughts / mental status, stabilization of deteriorating psychosocial function, protection from self-harm, medication support, and leading groups.

HOURS : POSITION SUMMARY :

The Mental Health Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, histories and interventions for each hospitalized mental health patient. Participates with the physician, nurses and other professional members of the team in the development of treatment and discharge plans. Provides family therapy with patients’ families upon physician’s orders. Serves as the Health Center liaison to the Probate Court in relation to involuntary patients. Provides in-house consultation and information in response to requests from the community.

In addition, the Medical Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial services to Hospice patients and families, supporting them through the complexities of illness, care management, and end-of-life issues. This role involves performing psychosocial, home, family, and financial assessments for community-dwelling patients, as well as evaluating risk factors such as abuse, neglect, and suicide. The Social Worker advocates for patients by identifying appropriate community resources, facilitating referrals, and assisting with long-term care planning, placement, and financial counseling.

In collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team, the Medical Social Worker develops and implements individualized care plans that address the psychosocial, emotional, and bereavement needs of patients and their families. The role includes ongoing supervision of licensed Social Workers, oversight of bereavement care, including risk assessments, volunteer support, and grief support groups—and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Master's degree in Social Work required

Required length of experience :

Two (2) years’ work experience in providing mental health services strongly preferred.

Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology, diagnostic criteria, community resources and managed care organizations all essential to success in this role.

Required licensure, certification, and / or registry :

Current license by the state of Ohio as an LSW or LPC required.

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