Social Worker - IRP

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Job Title:

Social Worker - IRP

Department:

James | Social Work

Scope of Position 

Provision of social work services to inpatients, outpatients, and their families in The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital.

IRP Social Workers cover weekends and holidays.

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 the PASAAR process for extended care facility placement and the assessment and counseling processes involved, knowledge of home healthcare set-up process 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 or LISW) or equivalent education/experience.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Social and Behavioral Health     

SUB-FUNCTION: Social Work

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL: C2

Additional Information:

Location:

James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type:

Intermittent

Scheduled Hours:

0.2

Shift:

Weekend 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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Is the salary disclosed for the Social Worker - IRP position at osu?
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Where is the Social Worker - IRP position at osu located?
This Social Worker - IRP role at osu is based in James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Social Worker - IRP role at osu full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Part time position. It is posted as a Social Worker - IRP role in the The Ohio State University department at osu.
Which team or department does the Social Worker - IRP at osu belong to?
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When was the Social Worker - IRP job at osu posted?
This Social Worker - IRP position at osu was posted on Sep 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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