Independent Clinician, Behavioral Health (Emergency Dept)

OhioHealth; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a clinician to provide on-site support at Mansfield ED/Marion ED. The role involves flexible shifts to cover full-time staff absences and open slots. Experience with crisis and inpatient behavioral health is required.

A Master’s in Social Work and licensure (LSW) are essential, with strong documentation and collaboration across teams. The position emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and coordination with hospital and community resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or comparable licensure/certification and licensure board membership.
• Experience in crisis/inpatient behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and chart review to assess biopsychosocial functioning and risk.
• Provide crisis intervention and various therapy modalities as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community services and facilitate linkages for patients.
• Document assessments and interventions in the medical record in line with standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment interviews

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.

We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position is intended to provide coverage on-site to Mansfield ED and/or Marion ED, as needs arise. This position will not have set shifts, but rather be available to fill-in for full-time staff during time off or other open shifts in the schedule.

Previous work with crisis and/or inpatient behavioral health is required.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• 30% Conducts patient/family/significant other interviews, charts reviews and professional collaboration to obtain and interpret information pertaining to patient biopsychosocial functioning. Completes assessments including: risk factors of harm toward self or others, developmental and age-specific needs, ability to care for self, ability to care for dependents, ability to meet basic custodial and financial needs, ability to engage in meaningful social and emotional relationships, and ability to comprehend and comply with treatment recommendations. Develops preliminary diagnosis formulation.
• 30% Develops and implements plan of intervention based on assessment. Provides crisis intervention, supportive, educational, individual, couples, family or group therapies in an effort to resolve problem areas. Employs treatment planning, continuum of care planning, and discharge planning.
• 20% Maintains awareness of current hospital and community services to assist patient psychosocial functioning. Provides information and facilitates successful linkages between these services and patient.
• 20% Thoroughly documents assessments and interventions in patient’s medical record and information systems in accordance with department standards. Complies with internal and external documentation requirements as related to specific patient/system needs and regulatory requirements.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree (Required)DL-HC - Driver’s License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, LSW - Licensed Social Worker - Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

Additional Job Description:

Social Work, Counseling or related field; Licensure to practice independently in the State of Ohio, e. g. , LISW, LPCC. Clinical psychopathology, psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of bio-psychosocial development for the age of patients served. KIND and LENGHTH of Experience working with acutely-ill psychiatric patients.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Behavioral Health

Join us!

… if your passion is to work in a caring environment

… if you believe that learning is a life-long process

… if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment