Clinical social worker Jobs in Cincinnati, OH

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is a member of the Social Work Department located in the primary care offices to provide care management services to their patients. The LCSW is primarily responsible for face to face comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, collaboration with patient’s primary care physician to determine diagnosis and treatment through brief therapy and continued follow-up with patients throughout the duration of the therapy process. The nature of this practice will consist of working with adult and geriatric patients who present with emotional disorders and mental illness in a primary care setting. Patients who present to their primary care physicians will be assessed, evaluated, collaboration with patient’s primary care physician to determine diagnosis and treated by the LCSW.

A LCSW is a member of the Social Work Department and works closely with the entire care team to provide optimal services to the patient. The LCSW demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background. The LCSW will strive to be a highly accessible position that is responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, physicians and other visitors he / she encounters, both in person and on the phone.

EDUCATION :

Minimum : MSW from accredited school by the Council on Social Work Education

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS :

Minimum :

• KY - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Class D Driver’s License

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE :

Minimum : 2+ years clinical social work experience in mental health.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :