Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Social Worker (LISW), Outpatient Psychiatry

Cincinnati Children's•College Hill, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing outpatient psychiatric services as a Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Social Worker (LISW). The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, resource support, interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient and family well-being. The goal is to enhance emotional coping, adherence to treatment plans, and facilitate safe transitions of care. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a day shift schedule.

Requirements

Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Active LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training

Responsibilities

Performs psychosocial assessments considering family, social, and medical history, and maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses.
Reports suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities.
Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Collaborates with the health care team in developing treatment plans and identifying resources to support interventions.
Collaborates with patients/families/caregivers to identify appropriate resources.
Maintains fluent knowledge of internal and external resources and provides accurate information to patients/families/caregivers.
Provides condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information.
Evaluates the effectiveness of clinical interventions and makes necessary changes.
Provides psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care.
Offers supportive counseling to improve emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan.
Educates patients/families/caregivers and healthcare team members about treatment options.
Provides self-management support to high-risk/complex patients/families.
Provides groups and programs for special populations as needed.
Offers anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce psychosocial barriers to discharge.
Coordinates and facilitates family-centered care team meetings.
Provides crisis assessment and interventions to restore equilibrium.
Collaborates with referral sources and health care team members.
Works for system improvement and promotes patient/family/caregiver well-being.
Identifies and advocates for the needs of patients/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community.
Acts as a liaison between patients/families/caregivers, the medical team, and outside agencies.
Mediates within the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver as needed.
Empowers patients/families/caregivers to problem-solve by exploring options of care and alternative plans.
Facilitates communication and coordination between healthcare team members, involving patients/families/caregivers in decision-making.
Partners with patients and families in the safe transition of care.
Educates healthcare professionals and students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role of social work.
Promotes a positive work environment.
Participates in professional growth opportunities, divisional/team/institution meetings/conferences, and in-service programs.