Clinical Consultant Social Worker (MSW/LSW)

Job Description Summary This position ensures organizational excellence related to customer service and quality of care while promoting excellence in the cultural experience at the assigned hospital. The role is responsible for providing services to patients, families and significant others, including completion of biopsychosocial assessments, psychiatric diagnoses, formulation of treatment plans and interventions, therapy sessions (individual, couple, families or group), implementation of treatment plans and discharge planning to support and enhance biopsychosocial functioning. The clinician will receive referrals for individuals from at‑risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (physicians, case managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team). Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served and demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout life cycles. The position requires ability to act quickly and work in high‑stress situations. Responsibilities and Duties 30% Clinical Assessment – Conducts patient/family/significant other interviews, chart reviews, and professional collaboration to obtain and interpret information regarding biopsychosocial functioning. Includes developmental and age‑specific needs, self‑care, dependents, basic custodial and financial needs, meaningful social and emotional relationships, and compliance with treatment recommendations. Develops care plan, including discharge plan, incorporating the medical plan of care. Participates in abuse, neglect or exploitation identification and refers to mandated authorities. Provides crisis intervention, information, referral, and linkage to community resources. 30% Intervention Management – Develops a plan of intervention based on assessment to resolve identified problems and support biopsychosocial functioning. Through individual, family or group modalities, employs clinical skills such as treatment planning, continuum of care planning (including discharge planning), supportive counseling, crisis intervention, specialized problem‑oriented planning and education counseling. 25% Population Management – Coordinates clinical and financial outcomes for an assigned population. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff and external organizations to achieve timely, cost‑effective patient care management. Monitors quality and type of services delivered, ensuring management within established parameters. Acts as liaison to the payer to manage 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. 10% Documentation and Regulatory Compliance – Thoroughly documents assessments and interventions in the patient’s medical record and information systems per department standards. Complies with internal and external documentation requirements related to patient/system needs and regulatory requirements. 5% Professional Development – Maintains awareness of current hospital, community services and appropriate care options that can assist patient/clinical biopsychosocial functioning. Provides information and facilitates linkages between services and the patient. Performs additional functions as appropriate to the position. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Social Work (Required) DL‑HC – Driver’s License only if in a Home Care department LSW – Licensed Social Worker – Social Work Certification and Licensure Board Masters degree in Social Work or a related field and LSW license in the State of Ohio 1–2 years of experience as an LSW, preferably in a patient‑centric setting, and knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills Licensed Social Workers with a Bachelor of Social Work hired before 01/10/2019 are grandfathered into this job. Associates hired after 01/10/2019 must meet current qualifications. Work Shift and Hours Day shift. Scheduled weekly hours: As needed. Department UM Care Coord‑North Hub Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal‑opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr OhioHealth