Social Worker (LISW)

TITLE: Social Worker (LISW)
Location: Gratiot, OH
 
Now is your chance to join a Forbes magazine top 100 hospital where career growth and opportunity await you.
They are committed to building healthcare teams whose care exceeds the expectations of their patients and community and are looking for quality talent who share the same values.
They’re nestled in a beautiful rural setting but close enough to the big city to enjoy that too!
If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on…
What they’re looking for:
•Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program.
•Active and unrestricted LISW license in the state of Ohio.
•Candidates who have completed all LISW eligibility requirements and are awaiting examination or licensure issuance may be hired contingent on obtaining LISW within 6 months of hire. Candidates must be able to show proof of exam date. 
•Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with children/adolescents in mental health settings.
•Knowledge of trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and evidence-based practices.
Hours and compensation potential:
•The position is full time.
•The range is $27.27hr-$37.53hr depends on years of experience.
•Full benefits package being offered.
What you’ll be doing:
•The LISW in the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit provides clinical assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, therapeutic support, and case management services to youth experiencing acute behavioral health crises. 
The LISW collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to stabilize the youth, engage families, and coordinate follow-up services to ensure continuity of care.
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments upon admission.
•Develop individualized treatment and crisis stabilization plans in collaboration with clients, families, and treatment teams.
•Provide short-term, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions (individual, group, and family).
•Facilitate discharge planning, including referrals and coordination with outpatient providers, schools, child welfare, juvenile justice, and other community supports.
•Participate in daily clinical rounds and team meetings to monitor client progress and adjust care plans as needed.
•Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory standards.
•Provide support and education to families/caregivers around crisis response, coping strategies, and care continuity.
•Maintain licensure and engage in continuing education relevant to youth mental health and crisis stabilization.
Additional info:
•Position will report to the Director and will work with a great team.
•If you're a passionate Social Worker and seeking a rewarding career in a collaborative healthcare setting, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. 
Join us in east central Ohio, and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our community. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us.