Licensed Independent Social Worker, COM, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati is seeking a Licensed Independent Social Worker for its Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. This role involves providing clinical mental health services as part of a triage team, focusing on assessment, treatment planning, and crisis stabilization, offering a chance to make a significant impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs

Generous time-off policy

Competitive salary based on experience

Robust retirement plans

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed independent social worker in Ohio.
• Required two years of supervised social work experience.
• Demonstrates collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and crisis stabilization.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Education and counseling for patients and families.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Counseling

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

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Licensed Independent Social Worker, COM, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department ofPsychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati (UC), College of Medicine (COM) is seeking a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) to provide clinical mental health services as part of a triage and intake team in ambulatory psychiatry focusing on rapid risk assessment, triage, crises stabilization and post hospitalization stabilization bridge services. The LISW will provide assessment, treatment planning and therapies while meeting all standards of practice as required. This position will also provide focused social work services as needed.

Essential Functions

• Assist in developing Rapid Access Bridge Clinic for patients being discharged from inpatient psychiatry and Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES).
• Provide clinical assessment, crises stabilization and triaging services as part of the ambulatory psychiatry intake and triage team.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's illness and/or life situation; may utilize crisis intervention, brief individual, group, and family therapies.
• Provide therapy through face-to-face sessions, via tele-medicine, or telephone conferencing.
• Collaborate with appropriate treatment team members in diagnostic formulation, treatment direction, and recommendations.
• Liaison with community agencies and referring partners.
• Ensure that patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient. Documentation should be concise, pertinent, and meet the profession's and department's documentation standards.
• Oral reporting should be clear, concise, relevant, and timely.
• Perform all required data collection for the department accurately and within the expected time frame.
• Participate in clinical supervision as needed on a scheduled basis.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA policies, documentation guidelines, and other related regulatory requirements.
• Participate in departmental and outpatient Psychiatry meetings, quality improvement efforts, and make sure peer review standards are met.
• Provide education to other health care professionals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education

Master’s Degree must be in Social Work.

Required Trainings/Certifications

State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).

Required Experience

Two (2) years of supervised social work experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

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Licensed Independent Social Worker, COM, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience

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