CHMC - SOCIAL WORKER

CHMC - Licensed Master Social Worker-Full Time-Day Shift- Req 9058

LMSW Pay Range:$30.60-$50.49*

LCSW Pay Range: $39.93-$65.88*

Job Summary: 

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) serves as a key member within the inpatient adult mental health unit that will provide clinical oversight and coordination of services across a multidisciplinary treatment team. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care for adults experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. The LMSW promotes collaboration, continuity of care, and adherence to regulatory and ethical standards in all aspects of treatment and discharge planning.

Reports to:

Mental Health Unit Director

Vice President of Nursing  

Education: 

License & Certification

• Current and valid state licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

• BLS Certification 

• Claxton Crisis Intervention Training

Essential Responsibilities:

Required:

• Collaborate with clinical leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate the social work program and initiatives on the adult Mental Health Unit. 

• Ensure programs align with organizational goals, ethical guidelines, and best practices in social work

• Collaborate with clinical leadership to monitor program effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary to meet client needs

• Train and provide clinical supervision to the treatment coordinator team ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety 

• Address complex client issues and provide guidance to Treatment Team

• Foster a supportive and collaborative team environment

• Oversee the provision of direct social work services, including assessments, individual counseling, and documentation

• Advocate for clients' rights and access to resources

• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to ensure comprehensive client care

• Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations and resources

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, including developmental, family, educational, and social history.

• Identify patient strengths, needs, and barriers to recovery; incorporate findings into individualized treatment plans.

• Provide individual, group, and family supportive counseling focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery readiness.

• Utilize trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive approaches in all interactions.

• Plan and facilitate structured psychoeducational groups for all patients.

• Develop and implement discharge plans that address clinical needs, safety concerns, educational continuity, and community resource connection.

• Coordinate with outpatient mental health providers, schools, case managers, child protective services, and other agencies.

• Participate actively in daily treatment team meetings, sharing clinical observations and recommendations.

• Collaborate with nursing, psychiatry, occupational therapy, and other disciplines to support trauma informed treatment.

• Provide input on milieu interventions to support behavioral stabilization.

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.

• Facilitate regular family meetings to promote communication, clarify treatment goals, and strengthen parent/guardian involvement.

• Provide education to patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and community resources.

• Provided crisis intervention and safety planning to patients and families prior to discharge. 

*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.