Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

• Responsibilities

  • Performs identification and assessment of  patients and families who have social, psychological  and/or environmental needs related to the impact of admission, diagnosis, treatment or discharge.
  • Essential duties include, but are not limited to:interviewing patients and families, developing plans for intervention addressing agreed upon priorities, synchronizing discharge of patient with delivery of home services and assisting patients/families in improving or restoring their capacity for social functioning. 

Qualificiations

• Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.  Appropriate license required. Experience with bariatric patients preferred