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Social Worker

Inside Higher Ed
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
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Job Title:Social Worker

Department:University Hospital | Care Management Services

Scope of Position Provision of social work services to inpatients and outpatients and their families in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and clinics.

Position Summary : Social work services include psychosocial assessments, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, financial counseling, discharge planning, health education and the provision of material resources and linkage with community agencies. Social work services are provided to patients/families to meet their medically related social and emotional needs as they impact on their medical condition, treatment, recovery and safe transition from one care environment to another. Core competencies include : Psychosocial assessment, counseling and crisis intervention skills, knowledge of post acute levels of care and the PASAAR process for extended care facility placement, assessment and counseling processes involved, and skills assessing neglect/abuse, including substance abuse and domestic violence.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Master of Social Work from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work; State of Ohio Social Work licensure (LSW)

Additional Information

Location:University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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