Sr. Clinical Consultant Social Worker (MSW/LISW)

ohiohealth; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a Social Worker MSW/LISW to provide advanced clinical assessments, interventions, and discharge planning within our hospital system. You will collaborate with physicians, case managers, and nurses to support biopsychosocial functioning, crisis intervention, and care coordination for diverse patient populations.

This role may involve supervision of social work staff and interns, with responsibilities to educate colleagues and contribute to program development.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• MSW and LISW licensure strongly preferred.
• Experience in hospital-based social work is desirable.
• Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and develops care plans including discharge planning.
• Provides individual, family, or group therapy as appropriate.
• Coordinates services with interdisciplinary team and external resources.
• Maintains documentation in medical records and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Supports staff education and supervision of interns when assigned.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Intervention planning

Population management

Documentation & regulatory compliance

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position ensures organizational excellence related to customer service and quality of care while promoting excellence in the cultural experience at assigned hospital. This position is responsible for providing services to patients, families and significant others including, as appropriate, completion of biopsychosocial assessments, psychiatric diagnoses, formulation of treatment plans and treatment interventions, therapy sessions (individual, couple, families or group), implementation of treatment plans and discharge planning in order to support and/or enhance biopsychosocial functioning. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team).

The Social Worker MSW, LISW also performs advanced functions including staff education, development, training, mentoring, project development and administrative or supervisory responsibilities that advance the mission of the department and organization. The clinician can practice independently and without supervision as permitted by the State of Ohio licensure. This position may be responsible for supervising select social service functions and overseeing administrative responsibilities for scheduling staff, daily assigning of cases, and assisting the manager with direct supervision of the social work staff and masters level interns and students.

This position requires ability to act quickly and work in high stress situations.

Responsibilities And Duties:

30% Advanced Clinical Assessment

Conducts patient/family/significant other interviews, chart reviews, and professional collaboration to obtain and interpret information pertaining to patient/client biopsychosocial functioning. Assessment to include, but not be limited to: developmental and age-specific needs; ability to care for self; ability to care for dependents; ability to meet basic custodial and financial needs; ability to engage in meaningful social and emotional relationships; and ability to comprehend and comply with treatment recommendations. Develops care plan, including discharge plan, incorporating medical plan of care. Participates in identification of cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation and refers such cases to the legally mandated authorities when applicable. Provides crisis intervention, information and referral and linkage to community resources as needed.

30% Advanced Intervention Management

Develops a plan of intervention based upon assessment to resolve identified problems and/or to support and enhance biopsychosocial functioning. Through individual, family, or group modalities, employs clinical intervention skills including, but not limited to, treatment planning; continuum of care planning (including discharge planning); supportive counseling; crisis intervention; specialized problem oriented planning and intervention; and educational counseling. Substantial interdisciplinary collaboration, which is a critical piece in holistic care planning for patient and support system.

25% Advanced Population Management

Staff is accountable for coordinating clinical and financial outcomes of an assigned population. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff and external organizations to achieve timely, cost effective management of patient care. Monitors for quality and type of services delivered to patients, ensuring management within established parameters. Functions as a liaison to the payer to manage the post-discharge financial resources and ensure expected treatment process, progress and discharge plan. Monitors and ensures completeness of all assigned patients in areas of treatment plan and timely reports. Help patients coordinate care for the highest quality of life, while managing to the lowest cost. Working with families to ensure access to knowledge and resources.

10% Documentation and Regulatory Compliance

Thoroughly documents assessments and interventions in patient's medical record and information systems in accordance with department standards. Complies with internal and external documentation requirements as related to specific patient/system needs and regulatory requirements.

5%

Maintains awareness of current hospital, community services and appropriate care options that can assist patient/clinical biopsychosocial functioning. Provides information as well as facilitates successful linkages between those services and the patient/client. Performs additional functions as may be appropriate to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree