Social Worker 2
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open social worker jobs in Ohio post a median of $37.90 an hour, the middle half $35.45–$38.95, across 3 jobs that state their pay. Social workers employed in Ohio earn a median of $30.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Job Title
Social Worker 2
Department
East | Care Management Services
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 post acute levels of care and the PASAAR process for extended care facility placement, assessment and counseling processes involved, 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)
Additional Information
Location
East Hospital - Tower (0397)
Position Type
Regular
Scheduled Hours
40
Shift
First 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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About The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is Ohio State's academic medical center in Columbus, Ohio, with six hospitals, 1,463 (source: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Facts (For the Media)) staffed beds and 24,081 (source: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Facts (For the Media)) employees (FY26). Source: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Facts (For the Media)
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