Inpatient Social Worker

Acadia • North College Hill, OH

2d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Inpatient Social Worker provides psychotherapeutic services to patients and families in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The role includes assessing patients’ psychosocial needs, developing and updating treatment and discharge plans, delivering therapy, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team. The social worker maintains an assigned clinical caseload and accurate documentation, evaluates whether referrals or additional services are needed, and supports discharge and after-care planning. The position also requires a positive, empathetic, and professional approach, with patient safety as a priority.

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 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 an applicable professional license. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field.
• At least four years of experience as a therapist, including at least two years working with the facility’s specific patient population.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers; listed credentials include LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.
• Experience coordinating clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and families.
• Experience educating or training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• Experience assisting with training new clinical staff and interns.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families.
• Provide individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate to patients’ treatment plans, including evidence-based group therapy.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
• Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services in accordance with facility and professional standards.
• Maintain an assigned clinical caseload.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate patient services.
• Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to treatment plans.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs while prioritizing patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Meaningful, hands-on clinical work in an inpatient setting.
• Collaborative and supportive treatment team.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives every day.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification training available upon hire and offered by the facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time