Licensed Independent Social Worker, College of Medicine, Primary Care, Department of Psychiatry

Licensed Independent Social Worker, College Of Medicine, Primary Care, Department Of Psychiatry

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.

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 of Psychiatry 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 behavioral health care management for patients with chronic medical conditions in integrated primary care settings in Mason, West Chester and Liberty Township. Primarily provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, and individual and group therapies while meeting all standards of practice as required. This position is a hybrid work model with days on-site in the clinic and days working remotely.

Essential Functions:

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.
• 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 and long-term individual, group, and family therapies.
• Provide therapy through face-to-face sessions, via tele-medicine, or telephone conferencing.
• Manage individual patients as part of a population health strategy to track progress and treat to target goals, including consulting with psychiatrist and primary care physician.
• Collaborate with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrist and other appropriate treatment team members in diagnostic formulation, treatment direction, and recommendations.
• Maintain knowledge of external resources for patient needs to foster recovery.
• Liaison with community agencies; participate in area activities related to mental health.
• Manage department appointment schedules as appropriate.
• Ensure that patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.
• Perform all required data collection for the department accurately and within expected time frame.
• Participate in clinical supervision as needed on a scheduled basis.
• Maintain current licensure, participate in continuing education, and meet competency skills for evaluations in area of practice.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA policies, documentation guidelines, and other related regulatory requirements.
• Keep current with social work and health care developments and seek to increase further enhancement of job-related knowledge.
• 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 related duties based on departmental need.

This job description can be changed at any time.

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.

Additional Qualifications Considered: Experience in behavioral care management is ideal.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits: UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.