Palliative Care Social Worker (MSW), Part Time,

Social Workers serving in a variety of departments and clinics are responsible for responding to referrals from the interdisciplinary team. The social worker will complete psychosocial assessments, develop and implement a plan of care that addresses patients' needs that promotes continuity of care, and facilitates transitions to the next level of care. The social worker will provide education, consultation, and serve as a liaison to the healthcare team regarding the patient and families' emotional, psychological, social, financial and developmental aspects of care.

Engagement and Exploration :

Engage patients and / or their families into a helping process. Assess the psychosocial and mental health needs of patients and families to :

• Identify barriers to treatment
• Enhance patient's health status.
• Increase patient / family satisfaction Improve utilization of resources
• Develop rapport with patient and family for ongoing support as needed
• Adheres to the tasks and responsibilities specific to the department, service or clinic.

Goal Development and Implementation :

Develop a comprehensive plan of intervention in collaboration with the patient / family and healthcare team. Implement a plan of care and monitor patient's response :

Evaluation and Termination :

Education and Consultation :

Competency :

Minimum Required : Master of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work - MSW. | Licensed by the State of Ohio Social Work Board (LSW, LISW, or LISW-S). For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. | Minimum Required : 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience. Preferred : 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience.

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