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. It 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, couples, families or group), implementation of treatment plans and discharge planning to support and/or enhance biopsychosocial functioning. The 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). Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled. This position requires the 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 pertaining to patient/client biopsychosocial functioning. Assessment includes 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% 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. 25% 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. 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% Other: 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 in Social Work (Required) DL–HC – Driver’s License only if in a Home Care department – Department of Motor Vehicles LSW – Licensed Social Worker – Social Work Certification and Licensure Board Licensed Social Workers with a Bachelor of Social Work hired prior to 01/10/2019 are grandfathered into this job. Associates hired after 01/10/2019 will need to meet current qualifications. Additional Job Description Masters degree in Social Work or a related field and LSW license in the State of Ohio. 1–2 years’ experience as an LSW, preferably in a patient‑centric setting and knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills. Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Department UM Care Coord‑North Central Hu 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. 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