Licensed Independent Social Worker — Administration

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About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

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 roleis responsible forassessment diagnosis treatment planning psychotherapy crisis intervention and care coordination. The LISW works independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support the emotional behavioral and psychosocial needs of patients while ensuring compliance with state licensure laws ethical standards and organizational policies.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-basedindividualgroup and family therapy.
• Deliver crisis intervention risk assessments and safety planning as needed.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders withinscopeof practice.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources support services and higher levels of care whenappropriate.
• Document all patient encountersin accordance withprofessional legal and regulatory standards.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees maybe requiredto perform otherjob-relatedduties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Masters degreein Social Work(MSW)(required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)orLicensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)asrequiredin state of practice (required)

Experience:

• 2yearsin 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

Technologyproficiency

Documentation

Basic data analytics

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Working within an interdisciplinary team

De-escalation

Collaboration with community organizations

Virtual interaction

Training:

None

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly 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 youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .