Medical Social Worker (LISW) - Psychotherapist Supporting Two Outpatient Clinics- Hilliard and Grandview

Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. • Grandview Heights, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP) is looking for a Psychotherapist to join their dynamic team, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care across over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations. The OSUP team comprises more than 1,800 professionals, including nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists, and leaders, all integral to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth. OSUP fosters a culture rooted in inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination, serving both its teams and the community. The Psychotherapist will function within an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, leading and providing patient care and supportive services aimed at achieving patient care outcomes, maximizing patient involvement in their care plan, improving service levels, and decreasing costs. This role involves clinical work with patients diagnosed with mental health conditions, offering individual, group, and couple/family therapy to help patients define treatment goals, return to or improve functioning, develop aftercare plans, advocate within the local community when necessary, collaborate as part of a clinical team, and manage third-party payer relationships.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Independent Ohio license (LISW, LISW-S, or LPCC) to practice.
• At least two years of experience working with patients with mental illness is required.
• Expertise/training in cognitive-behavioral and/or interpersonal psychotherapy, and understanding of the psychosocial aspects of chronic illness.
• Familiarity and competency with assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective treatment services to a caseload of clients with mental illness diagnosis on Axis I Diagnostic assessment and diagnosis within the guidelines of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5-TR (DSM- V-TR)
• At least 50% of time will include providing direct service to an established, clinical caseload
• Provide psycho-education groups related to general mental health as indicated.
• Assist client in writing and meeting treatment plan goals and objectives.
• Work with client to solve problems, consistent with philosophy of the treatment team, and with specific treatment goals of each client.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy services as indicated.
• Complete documentation consistent with standards set by the compliance office.
• Communicate observations of and concerns about clients with team members as needed during the day.
• Maintain positive contacts with referral sources; consult when needed.
• Request and provide consultation and/or support as needed from supervisor or team members.
• Attend and contribute to program staff and treatment team meetings. Attend staff in-services and other meetings as required.
• Provide treatment reviews and updates to managed care payers. Document utilization reviews in the chart so they are easily understood by team members and by the Business Office.
• Provide clients with links to community resources to help meet their needs.
• Support community and healthcare linkage as needed for each client (e.g., appointments with outside outpatient providers, psychiatrist, clinical nurse specialist, or primary care physician for medication monitoring and prescribing).
• May represent the program or hospital by participating in committees, conferences, and public meetings, and by providing education presentations to groups.
• Ability to perform functions using job-related software and systems.
• Other duties assigned within scope of experience, expertise, and credentials
• Provide excellent clinical services.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• health reimbursement accounts
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement
• employee assistance program
• paid time off
• holidays
• wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees