Social Worker - LISW
Company: Summa Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Demonstrates expertise in social work, working as a member of an
inter-disciplinary team comprised of a physician, nurse and social
worker. Occasionally plans educational offerings and ensures
continuing education requirements are met. Applies specialized
knowledge of human development and behavior and social, economic,
and cultural systems in directly assisting older adults and
families to improve or restore their capacity for social
functioning including counseling and use of psychosocial
interventions and social psychotherapy. Performs social
psychotherapy without supervision and may provide supervision to
LSW engaged in social psychotherapy. Formal Education Required:
Master’s Degree in Social Work Current Ohio LISW License Experience
& Training Required: One (1) to three (3) years of social work
experience preferred Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
Possesses sound knowledge of community resources/agencies that
serve the geriatric populations Ability to communicate effectively,
accept and institute change and work independently as well as
collaborate with others Ability to effectively interact with
populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their
needs for self-respect and dignity Level of Physical Demands:
Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a
negligible amount of force frequently Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/Disabled $30.91/hr - $46.36/hr The salary range
on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any
bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant
experience and geographical location are considered when
determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance
of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team
members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range
that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum
of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a
competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical,
dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term
and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity,
and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending
Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education
Assistance Daily Pay
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