School Based Social Worker (LISW) or Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Mariemont High School

Cincinnati Children's

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a School Based Social Worker (LISW) or Clinical Counselor (LPCC) at Mariemont High School. The role involves providing comprehensive psychosocial services to students and their families, collaborating with healthcare teams, and advocating for patient well-being within the healthcare system and community.

Requirements

Master's degree in Clinical Counseling
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training

Responsibilities

Performs psychosocial assessments considering family, social, and medical history, and maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses.
Reports suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities.
Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Collaborates with the health care team in developing treatment plans and identifying appropriate resources to support interventions.
Maintains fluent knowledge of internal and external resources and provides accurate information to patients/families/caregivers.
Provides condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information.
Evaluates the effectiveness of clinical interventions and makes necessary changes.
Provides psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care.
Offers supportive counseling to improve emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan.
Educates patients/families/caregivers and healthcare team members about treatment options.
Provides self-management support to high-risk/complex patients/families.
Organizes and facilitates groups and programs for special populations as needed.
Provides anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce psychosocial barriers to discharge.
Coordinates and facilitates family-centered care team meetings.
Provides crisis assessment and interventions to restore equilibrium.
Collaborates with referral sources and health care team members.
Works towards system improvement and promotes patient/family/caregiver well-being.
Identifies and advocates for the needs of patients/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community.
Acts as a liaison between patients/families/caregivers, the medical team, and outside agencies.
Mediates within the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver as needed.
Empowers patients/families/caregivers to problem-solve by exploring options of care and alternative plans.
Facilitates communication and coordination between healthcare team members, involving patients/families/caregivers in decision-making.
Partners with patients, families, and the healthcare team in the safe transition of care.
Educates healthcare professionals and students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role of social work.
Promotes a positive work environment.
Participates in professional growth opportunities, including attending meetings, conferences, and in-service programs.