Social Worker, Mental Health

Pay range is $52,000-$60,000 and based on experience.

LISW/LPCC/IMFT receive 5% on top of base pay

• Responsible for social work programming and quality on the Acute Care Unit.
• Works closely with Director of Nursing in providing therapeutic programming for Acute Care Clients. Oversees social work programming to assure that the most productive treatments are offered.
• Provides and oversees diagnostic assessments. Makes recommendations about patient’s treatment needs based on screening and diagnostic assessment. Oversees social work programming to assure that the most productive treatments are offered.
• Employs a variety of treatment modalities including individual, group, and family therapy. Psychotherapeutic techniques and modalities are appropriately matched for clinical needs.

Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree in social services/social work/counseling
• 3-5 Years’ experience in mental or behavioral health, preferably inpatient/acute care

Licensure/Certification s

• Licensed as a Social Worker, Counselor or Marriage Family Therapist (LSW/LPC/MFT) in the State of Ohio
• LISW/LPCC/IMFT Preferred with supervision designation
• NVCI
• CPR(BLS)/First Aid

MHS provides CPR/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.

All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children) and a 5-panel drug screen upon conditional offer of employment. Residential candidates require a 2-step TB up offer of employment.