Social Worker - Palliative Care

Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients and is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. As a Social Worker on our team, you will apply your expertise in crisis intervention, resource navigation, mediation, counseling, and patient empowerment to support individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs. Your work will directly influence patients' lives, helping them move toward stability, healing, and improved overall well-being. A caregiver in this position works days| full-time| 8:00am—5:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Work collaboratively with healthcare teams to assess and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emot ional, financial and environmental problems. Perform psychosocial assessments and provide interventions to assist patients and families (e.g., counseling, e ducation, advocacy, referrals, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, problem solving a nd coordinating family/team meetings ). Provide and/or document treatment recommendations, professional recommendations, care coordination interventions and treatment plans. Engage patients and families in adhering to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating barriers. Maintain a network of resources for consultation and connect patients with community resources. Supervise S ocial W ork I nterns and assist with training new caregivers. Educate other caregivers about the impact of social problems on health outcomes and the effectiveness of social interventions in improving outcomes. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Master's D egree in S ocial W ork from a CSWE accredited program Current state licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) State licensure as a L icensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) within five years of hire Two years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting

Physical Requirements:

Manual dexterity to operate office equipment. May require periods of sitting, standing and the ability to walk to various locations throughout the Foundation to attend meetings. Must have normal or correction vision Must be able to clearly communicate verbally by phone.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary:

$57,510.00

Maximum Annual Salary:

$87,697.50 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).