Medical Social Worker (LISW) - Psychotherapist

Ohio State University Physicians•Columbus, OH

30d•$66,002 - $99,004

About The Position

Looking to join a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion? Who we are With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth. Our culture At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community. Our benefits We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status. Responsibilities What will you do? The Psychotherapist functions within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to lead and provide patient care and supportive services that are directed at achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in his or her own care plan, improving service levels and decreasing costs. Provides clinical work with patients with mental health diagnoses including individual, group, and couple/family therapy to assist patients to determine treatment goals, return to previous or improved functioning; form aftercare plan; advocate within local community if needed; work as part of clinical team; maintain third party payer relationships. The Psychotherapist will work as part of an integrated primary care team to provide specialized behavioral health services focused on addiction therapy. This role involves delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to patients experiencing substance use disorders, supporting them through various stages of recovery, and collaborating with medical providers to ensure holistic care.

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.
Familiarity with addiction services, treatment modalities, and the continuum of care (e.g., detox, inpatient, outpatient, recovery support).
Strong understanding of the stages of change model and its application in addiction therapy.

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.