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Job TitleSocial Worker

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentSocial Work-Children's Institute

                      

Job CodeT99256

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

Cleveland Clinic is a premiere place of employment, and the Department of Pediatric Social Work supports, mentors, and provides multiple opportunities for professional development. When you join our team, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

A caregiver in this position works Days, from 8:00am—4:30pm. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers. 

Communicate with interdisciplinary team about the discharge planning status of all patients referred. 

Educate patients, family and physician regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns. 

Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and makes treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral, and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes. 

Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues. 

Advocate for patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault. 

Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community. 

Meet core social work competencies and adhere to regulations. 

Remain current with regulations which impact the care of patients and regulatory compliance. 

Promote individual, professional growth and development and meet mandatory and continuing education requirements. 

Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Master's degree in social work  

OR Master's of Science in Social Administration (MSSA). 

Current state licensure as a Social Worker. 

Eligible licensure includes LSW, LISW, LISW-S 

Care Management Department: Certification as a Case Manager within one year of eligibility from an approved professional organization preferred 

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA). 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Three years of experience in healthcare systems to include exposure to and experience in pre-acute care. 

Hospital Social Work experience. 

Knowledge of community resources. 

Excellent communication and negotiation skills necessary to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes. 

Show ability to work independently and with teams. 

Must be flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change. 

 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Ability to work with physical records, such as retrieving and filing.  Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.

Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.

Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

In some locations ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

                  

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities