Licensed Social Worker- Full Time-Summit Behavioral Healthcare
About The Position
The Licensed Social Worker works at Summit Behavioral Healthcare, an inpatient behavioral health hospital operated by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. The role provides clinical and social services to patients and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to support treatment, legal and forensic requirements, and discharge planning. The social worker develops, implements, and reviews individualized treatment plans; monitors patient progress and adjusts interventions; and documents assessments, services, and outcomes. The role also coordinates with legal representatives and authorized agencies on forensic treatment needs and legal requirements, and works with community partners to arrange referrals and follow-up care. This is a permanent, full-time, hourly classified position in the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit. Normal hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week, with weekend and holiday rotation. The position is located at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. The stated compensation is $29.95; the posting does not specify a pay period.
Requirements
- Current Ohio independent social worker license (LISW) issued by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board, in accordance with ORC 4757.27.
- The posting identifies an exemption from the current LISW requirement for a civil service employee, as defined in ORC 124.01, who had at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014, pursuant to ORC 4757.41(A)(5).
- Must be able to work a weekend and holiday rotation.
- Final applicants tentatively selected for the class must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment; a positive test precludes an employment offer.
- The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans with patients and the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor patient progress and modify interventions based on clinical needs and treatment response.
- Accurately and promptly document clinical services, assessments, interventions, and patient progress.
- Identify patient strengths, treatment needs, risk factors, barriers to discharge, and available support.
- Collaborate as appropriate with legal representatives, courts, attorneys, probation and parole personnel, and other authorized agencies.
- Assist with evaluations and treatment activities related to competency restoration, criminal responsibility, and other forensic treatment requirements.
- Maintain awareness of court orders, legal requirements, and patient rights that affect treatment and discharge planning.
- Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with external facilities, agencies, and support services to facilitate referrals and 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 the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
