Clinical Counselor or Social Worker III - Indiana License

Cincinnati Children's•Batesville, AR

About The Position

The Clinical Counselor or Social Worker III provides advanced psychosocial assessment, counseling, resource management, and care coordination for patients and families. The role addresses complex social situations, safety risks, and psychosocial barriers to treatment and discharge, while supporting patients and caregivers in managing health conditions and navigating available resources. The position collaborates with patients, families, healthcare professionals, referral sources, and outside agencies to promote well-being and safe transitions of care. It also contributes to system and program improvements, supports professional development and education for colleagues and students, and takes a leadership role in strengthening teams and the division.

Requirements

Master's degree in Clinical Counseling.
At least 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Must hold an Indiana license or be able to obtain one before the credentialing date; the stated license is SW III or CC III - LMHC in Indiana.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments of complex social situations, identify root causes and safety risks, and develop appropriate interventions and treatment plans.
Use advanced interviewing and therapeutic intervention skills related to abuse, neglect, and other safety risks; report suspected abuse or neglect to legally mandated authorities.
Complete documentation accurately and clearly.
Identify and prioritize interventions, anticipate and remove barriers, facilitate problem solving and conflict resolution, and empower patients and families to participate in care.
Help patients and families obtain financial assistance, community resources, or specialized equipment; provide accurate information about eligible medical, financial, educational, and social resources.
Develop resource networks and act as a resource to peers; advocate for patient populations by developing programs and protocols.
Provide psychosocial services and supportive counseling to promote emotional coping and adherence to treatment plans.
Coordinate with referral sources and healthcare team members, and educate patients, families, and professionals about evidence-based treatment options.
Support high-risk and complex patients and families in building skills and confidence to manage chronic conditions at home.
Identify needs among special populations, develop programs, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes based on results.
Use anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce psychosocial barriers to discharge; initiate and facilitate family-centered care team meetings, assessment, and crisis intervention.
Promote system improvement and patient and family well-being; serve as a liaison between patients and families, medical teams, and outside agencies.
Mediate within the medical team as needed and help patients and families explore care options and alternative plans.
Develop effective communication and coordination processes that involve patients and families in decision-making and reduce fragmentation of services.
Partner with patients, families, and healthcare teams to support safe transitions to the next appropriate level of care.
Create professional growth opportunities and educate healthcare professionals and students on psychosocial aspects of care.
Take a leadership role in improving the division, teams, and institution, and promote a positive work environment.