What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker - Neurology - Brand new Powell location opening in August position at Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.?
Overview
OSU Physicians is pleased to share that our Neurology team is growing, and we are currently seeking a Licensed Independent Social Worker to support our expanding clinical services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families navigating neurological conditions, while contributing to a department known for compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches.
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 Mental Health Therapist functions within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to 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.
Providing 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 Mental Health Therapist provides care to primary care patients experiencing stress or stress-related illness during life events, mood and anxiety disorders. This individual will serve as a critical part of our clinical team, providing psychotherapy and related services for our patients.
Qualifications
What are we looking for in our next new hire?
- Master’s Degree in Social Work.
- Independent Ohio license (LISW, LSW or LISW-S) to practice.
- At least two years in independent clinical practice.
- Expertise/training in cognitive-behavioral and/or interpersonal psychotherapy, and understanding of the psychosocial aspects of chronic illness.
- Familiarity with the DSM-V.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
Pay Range
USD $60,026.00 - USD $99,003.55 /Yr.Salary : $60,026 - $99,004