Social Worker LISW

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center seeks a Social Worker LISW to provide psychosocial support to adults, children and families. You will work within an integrated team, focusing on substance use treatment, crisis intervention and discharge planning.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work and an active LISW license in Ohio, with 1+ year of therapy experience. LPCC license is a plus; position located at Eastland Prosperity Center. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work; current LISW license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in individual therapy and substance use treatment.
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing, CBT, or related approaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families to address psychosocial needs.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to plan care and support recovery.
• Mentor students and serve as a preceptor for CHW and Social Work students.

Skills

Social Work

Counseling

Motivational Interviewing

CBT

Interdisciplinary Team

Communication

Education

Master’s in Social Work

LISW license (Ohio)

LPCC license (desired)

Job description

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Job Title: Social Worker LISW Department: Nursing | OSU Total Healthcare Center Administration

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.

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.

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.

Must meet mandatory education and health surveillance requirements.

Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Demonstrates knowledge of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and co-occurring disorders.

Additional Information:

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.

Function: Social and Behavioral Health Sub-function: Social Work Career Band: Individual Contributor - Clinical Career Level: C3 Salary Range: $69,250 - $86,550 Location: Eastland Prosperity Center (2577) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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