Licensed Social Worker

About Us Mercy Health is a faith‑based, patient‑focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well‑being for all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. We succeed through a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. We seek individuals committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship who want to help communities thrive. Title 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 role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination, working independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support patients’ emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs while ensuring compliance with licensure laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies. Essential Functions Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide evidence‑based individual, group, and family therapy. Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning as needed. Diagnose and treat mental health disorders within scope of practice. Coordinate referrals to community resources, support services, and higher levels of care. Document all patient encounters per professional, legal, and regulatory standards. This document is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as directed by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Education Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) (required) Required Licensing & Certifications Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as required in the state of practice Experience At least 2 years in a 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 Technology proficiency 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 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 need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr