Clinical Consultant Social Worker (MSW/LSW)

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

48d•Onsite

About The Position

This position ensures organizational excellence in customer service, quality of care, and the cultural experience at an assigned hospital. The Clinical Consultant Social Worker provides services to patients, families, and significant others, which may include biopsychosocial assessments, psychiatric diagnoses, treatment planning and interventions, individual, couple, family, or group therapy, and discharge planning to support or enhance biopsychosocial functioning. The role receives referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, case managers, nurses, and other care team members. The position requires knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across life cycles. The role requires the ability to act quickly and work in high-stress situations. The assigned population and care are coordinated with interdisciplinary staff and external organizations to support quality, timely, and cost-effective outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or a related field.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license in the State of Ohio.
1–2 years of experience as an LSW.
Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the patients served and knowledge of growth and development across life cycles.
Ability to act quickly and work in high-stress situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an LSW in a patient-centric setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient, family, and significant-other interviews, review charts, and collaborate with professionals to assess biopsychosocial functioning and related needs.
Develop care plans, including discharge plans, incorporating the medical plan of care.
Identify potential abuse, neglect, or exploitation and refer cases to legally mandated authorities when applicable.
Provide crisis intervention, information and referrals, and links to community resources.
Develop and deliver interventions based on assessments, using individual, family, or group modalities, including treatment planning, continuum-of-care and discharge planning, supportive counseling, specialized problem-oriented interventions, and educational counseling.
Coordinate clinical and financial outcomes for an assigned patient population in collaboration with interdisciplinary staff and external organizations.
Monitor the quality and type of services delivered and ensure care is managed within established parameters.
Liaise with payers to manage post-discharge financial resources and ensure the expected treatment process, progress, and discharge plan.
Monitor completeness of assigned patient treatment plans and timely reports.
Document assessments and interventions in medical records and information systems in accordance with department standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintain awareness of current hospital and community services and appropriate care options, provide information, and facilitate successful linkages for patients and clients.
Perform additional functions appropriate to the position.