Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Carthage)

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Carthage, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital in Carthage, MO is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide comprehensive mental health services at the Carthage Clinic, with travel to Webb City and Mt Vernon to serve surrounding communities.

The role includes group work, supportive therapy, discharge planning, and casework for patients and families in blended medical-psychosocial crises; a compassionate, professional approach is essential in communication with patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Active LCSW licensure within the state of practice.
• Three years' experience in psychiatric/medical social work preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; recertification as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health services to individuals and families.
• Include group work, supportive therapy, discharge planning, and casework services.

Skills

Group facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Carthage, MO has an opening for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within our Carthage Clinic. Travel to surrounding clinics Webb City and Mt Vernon.

Our Mission:

Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Clinical therapist is responsible to provide comprehensive mental health services to individuals and their families experiencing mental health and addiction issues, with blended medical and psychosocial crises precipitated by their illness, medical procedures, or subsequent developments, through intensive outpatient services. A caring, friendly, personal and professional approach is expected in communicating with patients, families, visitors, and other employees. The incumbent will provide a variety of services including group work, supportive therapy, discharge planning, casework services and others to patients and their families. The number and type of patients serviced will depend on the patient needs and OCH guidelines.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work from a C.S.W.E. accredited school.
• Active LCSW Licensure within the state of practicing.
• Three years previous experience in psychiatric/medical social work preferred.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.