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Job Description Summary:

This specific position will work within OhioHealth Well-Being Center and will report to the Manager, Well-Being Operations. Independently licensed Master-level mental health clinicians eligible to apply.

The Lead Social Worker will be responsible for supervising select social service functions and overseeing administrative responsibilities for scheduling staff, daily assigning of cases and assisting the manager with direct supervision of the Social Service staff. Additionally, the Lead Social Worker will maintain competencies associated /assigned in Social Worker II role and may take caseloads as assigned by manager. The Lead Social Worker may also serve as mentor, advisor, educator to other Social Workers at their campus Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. as well as demonstrate an aptitude for management level work. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled.

SCOPE OF POSITION: This position reports to the Manager of UM and Care Coordination. This position serves as a resource for other associates. May communicate instructions, do minor scheduling, and inspect work. Does not hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer, or appraise, but may be consulted by higher management in these areas. May participate as co-planner in other social work performance reviews as assigned by manager.

Responsibilities And Duties:

65%
Maintain caseload of assigned patients and oversee the discharge planning coordination of those patients
15%
Act as resource to peers with difficult discharge situations, communicate instructions to staff and inspect work. Assists with chart audits and reviews as assigned.
5%
Oversee daily workload and balance assignments for each social worker, covers for the manager in their absence,
5%
Maintain the schedule for the Social Service department excluding approval of time of f 5% Supervise orientees, students, LISW candidates
10%
Assist Manager of Um and Care Coordination with campus services that facilitate the efficient delivery of healthcare to patients across the continuum of care beginning at admission and proceeding through discharge, including developing orientation materials/plans, providing education when needed, acting as a liaison to other departments regarding patient throughput and discharge planning, monitoring and initiating process improvement activities to meet goal deployment initiatives.


As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree (Required)LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

Additional Job Description:

Social Work and LISW Knowledge of LISW candidacy and licensing requirements; strong knowledge of campus overall operations and demonstrated strong knowledge of case management and Social Work in care coordination role at OhioHealth. Minimum of three years of medical Social Work Experience within OhioHealth setting. . Possess excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills in interactions with patients, families and health care tam colleagues. strong analytical and PC skills. Ability to work independently as well as to develop collaborative relationships with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team and other community agencies. Ability to analyze, develop and manage change, to integrate CQI principles for service and organization work improvements. Must demonstrate patience and tact when dealing with patients, families and other staff. Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Well-Being Center

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment