Social Worker LISW

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Social Worker LISW to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling and resource linkage for adults, children and families at the Total Health Care Center.

The role emphasizes substance use treatment and recovery support within an integrated care team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current LISW license in the State of Ohio.
• Current LPCC license in the State of Ohio (desired).

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings.
• Serves as consultant to other professionals on the healthcare team.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services, continuing education programs, research activities, CQI and performance improvement activities.
• Teaches and mentors health professional students on inter-professional care delivery by a team.
• Serves as preceptor for Community Health Worker and Social Work students.
• Possesses strong organizational and communication skills and is committed to community-based care.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LISW license (Ohio)

LPCC license (Ohio)

Job description

Job Title

Social Worker LISW

Department

Nursing | OSU Total Healthcare Center Administration

Job Summary

Provision of social work services to adults, children and their families at The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center with multiple sites. Core competencies include working with the integrated team to provide individual counseling, with a focus on substance use treatment and recovery support, as part of our mission to improve the mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve.

Scope of Work

Social work services include psychosocial assessments, mental health counseling, distress screening, crisis intervention, financial counseling, discharge planning, health education and the provision of material resources and linkage with community agencies. Social work services are provided to patients/families to meet their medically related social and emotional needs as they impact on their medical condition, treatment, recovery, and safe transition from one care environment to another.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings
• Serves as consultant to other professionals on the healthcare team
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services, continuing education programs, research activities, CQI and performance improvement activities
• Teaches and mentors health professional students, regardless of discipline, on theory and practice of care delivery by an inter-professional team
• Serves as preceptor for Community Health Worker and Social Work students
• Possesses strong organizational and communication and is committed to community-based care

Minimum Education Required

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution. Current LISW license in the State of Ohio.

Minimum Years of Experience Required

Minimum of 1 year experience in individual therapy and substance use treatment. 2-4 years preferred. Experience with Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBY, or similar approaches preferred. Experience with visually impaired or people with disabilities.

Desired Qualifications

Current LPCC license in the State of Ohio.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $69,250 - $86,550

Job Details

Location: Eastland Prosperity Center (2577)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Additional Information

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

EEO Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.