Behavioral Health Provider (LSW, LPC)

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

This role is for a Behavioral Health provider who will primarily triage referrals for patients from primary care offices with varying mental health needs. Each patient will be assessed and triaged for presenting symptoms, diagnosis, type of service or program needed and level of care and associate will then link patient with appropriate internal and external resources. Additional job roles include helping contact patients for integrated behavioral health program, administering depression and anxiety assessments and providing coverage for more direct-patient care needs.

Requirements

• Master's Degree: 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
• Masters degree in Social Work or a related field and LSW license in the State of Ohio.
• Masters degree in Counseling or related field and LPC license in the State of Ohio
• 1-2 years’ experience as an LSW or LPC, preferably in a patient-centric setting and knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 to include, but not be limited to: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level