Social Worker- PRN as needed
Company: Wooster Community Hospital
Location: Wooster
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB
DESCRIPTION PRN Social Worker - As needed/PRN - Monday through
Saturday MAIN FUNCTION: Provides direct social work services to
patients and families identified as having complex needs. Works
with the RN Case Manager to identify inpatients whose social needs
necessitate comprehensive psychosocial interventions. Intervenes as
necessary with patients seeking emergency care or other ambulatory
care services. Must be able to communicate effectively with
physicians, staff, patient/family and outside agencies. This
position must be able to handle multiple priorities and be
self-directed. It requires good organizational skills and
analytical thinking. RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager, Care Management MUST
HAVE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree (preferred)
in Social Work Graduate of a school of social work accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education. Current LSW or LISW license
in Ohio. 2 years recent experience as a social worker in a medical
setting. No written disciplinary action in the last 12 months.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Employee in this position may be exposed to
blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and is required to
wear barriers. * Denotes ADA Essential * Follows Appropriate
Service Standards POSITION EXPECTATIONS: * Provides direct social
work services to patients and families for social, environmental
and emotional problems and makes referrals to appropriate community
agencies. * Documents the initiation of the discharge planning
assessment tool within 24 hours of referral. * Maintains and
develops community resource information pertinent to patient care.
Maintains professional relationship with community agencies. *
Interviews patients and / or family members and significant others;
meets their psychosocial needs within the scope of social work
license and established procedures and protocols. * Formulates and
completes discharge plans for patients of all ages in collaboration
with physicians and other disciplines participating in the care of
the patient. * Provides private setting for interviews with
patients and families. * Assists in arranging transportation to
nursing care facilities, medical appointments and home if needed. *
Provides information to patients/families regarding Medicare,
Medicaid and other financial assistance programs. * Provides
charting duties and record keeping as required by department and
hospital policy. * Strives to meet patient/family needs on a timely
basis to provide for optimum post hospital care, within the
restrictions of insurance guidelines and limitations. * Assists
patients with Advance Care Planning and in obtaining accurate
information on Advance Directives and Patient Rights. * Maintains
knowledge base of community resources available in Wayne County and
surrounding area. * Keeps abreast of current federal and state
regulations, as well as professional standards. * Attends
educational programs to meet professional competencies and
maintains a valid license to practice in Ohio. * Assists with
complex discharges issues related to psychosocial needs of the
patient and/or family.
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* Collaborates with the RN case manager in removing barriers for
discharge planning activities.
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* Arranges family meetings, if necessary for discharge planning
purposes that involve psychosocial issues.
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* Attends multidisciplinary rounds as available to provide
information on psychosocial needs of patients and families.
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* Provides supportive counseling related to life changes and
dependency circumstances
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* Assesses for depression and anxiety using the PHQ-9 screening
tool and the GAD screening tool as indicated and refers to Master’s
level social worker when appropriate.
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* Provides crisis intervention * Assesses for behavioral health
needs including but not limited to suicide risk and substance abuse
disorders and follows up with appropriate interventions and refers
to Master’s level when appropriate. Varying shifts - 8 hours,
Monday through Saturday Varying, as needed Monday through Saturday,
first shift As needed - 8 hours, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Keywords: Wooster Community Hospital, Lakewood , Social Worker- PRN as needed, Social Services , Wooster, Ohio
