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State of Ohio Jobs – Social Worker 2

Website State of Ohio

Job Description:

Performs as lead worker to lower level social workers; provides direction on procedures for completing psycho-social assessments; provides additional social work modalities applicable in rendering therapy to psychiatric patients; provides level 2 group social psychotherapy as indicated for more acute, complex patients; serves as field instructor to BSW/MSW social work trainees (SWT) or interns; provides direct social work services to patients based upon established Social Work Department and Hospital standards of care per population served within the facility (e.g., adult acute, geriatric, forensic, MI/ DD and AOD) to facilitate movement of patients to a less restrictive environment and for optimal continuity of care; obtains pertinent family, background and demographic information to develop & complete psycho-social assessment; provides active treatment through group & individual therapy sessions for purpose of addressing specific issues documented in psycho-social assessment & on individual treatment plan (ITP); completes social work portion of ITP; documents progress of patients’ treatment in progress notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); provides case management and social group work; serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team utilizes systems approach, organizational structures, family dynamics and patient’s perspective in planning & implementing continuance of care from hospital to community; interface with community agencies and providers to maintain awareness of various sources of financial assistance available to the patient population & their families; functions as advocate to assure patients & their families are linked with entitlements to which they may be eligible; serves on hospital & community committees to represent the Social Work Department; assist Director of Social Work in formulating & implementing training within department to maintain social work continued education & training consistent with national & state social work standards; attends seminars/workshops necessary for maintaining status of Ohio social work license

Job Responsibilities:

Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27.

Pursuant to ORC 4757.41 (A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement.

Job Details:

Company: State of Ohio

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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