Social Worker - FT40 - OPERS Eligible

Wooster Community Hospital

2 days ago

Wooster, Ohio$58,531 - $87,755Full TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Wooster Community Hospital as a Social Worker – FT40, OPERS Eligible in United States. WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Social Worker: Full-Time 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.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments of patients and their families to identify needs and barriers to care.

Formulates and completes discharge plans for patients of all ages in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines participating in the care of the patient.

Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with health care providers and community resources.

Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention to support patients facing emotional, social, or financial challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW); Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.

Current LSW or LISW in the state of Ohio.

Minimum of two years of experience in a medical setting.

Strong knowledge of social work principles, patient advocacy, and community resources.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $58,531 - $87,755

Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Wooster Community Hospital in United States.

Key Skills

Social workPsychosocial assessmentDischarge planningCrisis interventionPatient advocacyCase managementSupportive counselingCare coordinationInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationAnalytical thinkingOrganizational skillsTrauma-informed careMeditechCareportCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - FT40 - OPERS Eligible at Wooster Community Hospital a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Wooster Community Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Wooster Community Hospital lists compensation for this physician position at $59k to $88k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wooster, Ohio.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($59k–$88k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Psychosocial assessment, Discharge planning, Crisis intervention, Patient advocacy, Case management, Supportive counseling, Care coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker provides direct psychosocial services, conducts assessments, and formulates discharge plans for patients with complex needs. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and advocate for patient access to essential community resources.

Benefits package: OPERS eligible, Salaried position. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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