Licensed Independent Social Worker — Administration

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Mercy Health – Perrysburg Medical Center is actively seeking a Licensed Independent Social Worker to provide advanced clinical social work services across the continuum of care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination.

The LISW will work independently and with an interdisciplinary team to support emotional and psychosocial needs while ensuring compliance with licensure laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as required in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders within scope of practice.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and higher levels of care.
• Document all patient encounters in accordance with standards.

Skills

Debriefing

Motivational interviewing

Patient Centered care

Care planning

Medical and safety screenings

Technology proficiency

Documentation

Education

MSW (Master’s degree in Social Work)

Job description

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Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Licensed Independent Social Worker – Perrysburg Medical Center

Job Summary:

The Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) provides advanced clinical social work services to patients, families, and groups across the continuum of care. This roleis responsible forassessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination. The LISW works independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinaryteam to support the emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of patients, while ensuring compliance with state licensure laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-basedindividual,group, and family therapy.
• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning as needed.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders withinscopeof practice.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, support services, and higher levels of care whenappropriate.
• Document all patient encountersin accordance withprofessional, legal, and regulatory standards.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees maybe requiredto perform otherjob-relatedduties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Master’s degreein Social Work(MSW)(required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)orLicensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)asrequiredin state of practice (required)

Experience:

• 2yearsin social or human services setting, including direct practice, assessment, and treatment planning. (required)

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

Debriefing

Motivational interviewing

Patient Centered care

Care planning

Performing medical and safety screenings

Technologyproficiency

Documentation

Basic data analytics

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Working within an interdisciplinary team

De-escalation

Collaboration with community organizations

Virtual interaction

Training:

None

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Aff… please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]