School Based Social Worker (LISW) or Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Mason Middle School

Cincinnati Children's•Liberty, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a School Based Social Worker (LISW) or Clinical Counselor (LPCC) at Mason Middle School. The role involves providing comprehensive psychosocial services to students and their families within a school setting. The social worker or counselor will collaborate with the healthcare team, families, and community resources to support patient well-being and treatment adherence. Key responsibilities include assessments, interventions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resource support.

Requirements

Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
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.
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.
Provides groups and programs for special populations as needed.
Offers 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 among healthcare team members, involving the patient/family/caregiver in decision-making.
Partners with the patient, family, and 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, attending meetings, conferences, and in-service programs.