Inpatient Social Worker

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital•Cincinnati, OH

5d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Social Worker provides therapeutic services to individuals and families experiencing diagnosed emotional and mental disorders. The role includes conducting psychosocial assessments, developing and revising treatment plans and discharge plans, maintaining a clinical caseload, and coordinating care with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary treatment team. Services may be provided in inpatient or outpatient settings. Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital is an 80-bed hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment for adolescents ages 13–17 and adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing mental health concerns or dual diagnoses. The role requires a master's degree in a therapeutic field, at least four years of therapy experience, including at least two years with the facility’s patient population, and applicable professional licensure. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are also required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility. The position offers meaningful, hands-on clinical work in an inpatient setting, a collaborative and supportive treatment team, and the opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives. The listed salary is $60,000–$70,000.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field.
Four or more years of experience as a therapist.
Two or more years of experience with the facility's specific patient population.
State or national licensure for professional therapy providers; the posting lists LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate to the patient's treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as necessary.
Document therapy services according to facility and professional standards, revising documentation as necessary.
Maintain an assigned clinical caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services according to the patient's treatment plan.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to the treatment plan.
Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist with educating and training staff in behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
May assist with training new clinical staff and interns.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints, prioritizing patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.