Social Worker - LISW / Office of Palliative Care Services

Summa Health Medical Group

Akron, OH 44304

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:
Demonstrates expertise in social work, working as a member of an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, Transitional Care Coordinators and other disciplines. Occasionally plans educational offerings and ensures continuing education requirements are met. Applies specialized knowledge of human development and behavior and social, economic, and cultural systems in directly assisting older adults and families to improve or restore their capacity for social functioning including counseling and use of psychosocial interventions and social psychotherapy. Performs social psychotherapy without supervision and may provide supervision to LSW engaged in social psychotherapy.

Formal Education Required:
a. Master's Degree in Social Work
b. Current Ohio LISW License

Experience & Training Required:
a. One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience preferred
b. A minimum of one year with chronic or complex illness
c. Palliative or hospice experience preferred

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Possesses sound knowledge of community resources/agencies
b. Ability to communicate effectively, accept and institute change and work independently as well as collaborate with others
c. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
$27.82/hr - $41.73/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.