Licensed Social Worker- Summit Behavioral Healthcare- Full Time

State of Ohio • Cincinnati, OH

21h • $11 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LISW) to join their team at Summit Behavioral Healthcare. This full-time position involves developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies. The role also includes forensic and legal responsibilities, such as assisting with evaluations and maintaining awareness of court orders. Discharge planning is a key component, requiring coordination of referrals and assessment of patient needs for successful reintegration into the community. This position is part of the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27.
• Pursuant to ORC 4757.41 (A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement.
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted.
• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans with the patients and interdisciplinary team
• Monitor patient progress and modify interventions based on clinical needs and treatment response
• Document clinical services assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely
• Identify patient strengths, treatment needs, risk factors, barriers to discharge and available support
• Collaborate with legal representatives, courts, attorneys, probation/parole personnel and other authorized agencies as appropriate
• Assist with evaluations and treatment activities related to competency restoration, criminal responsibility, or other forensic treatment requirements
• Maintain awareness of court orders, legal requirements and patient rights affecting treatment and discharge planning
• Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with external facilities, agencies, and support services to facilitate referrals and ensure effective follow up
• Assess housing, transportation, financial, employment, healthcare and community support needs
• Coordinate referrals to outpatient mental health services, residential programs, community providers and other resources

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed