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Job Description Summary:

This position requires someone with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and social work licensure, preferably LISW licensure. This associate helps facilitate support groups for a variety of neuro/behavioral health patient populations and/or their caregivers (and may help develop new support groups). Assists with development and deployment of other patient and caregiver groups and classes, and interacts on a daily basis with individual patients, caregivers and visitors seeking support, information, and resource referral assistance. Knowledge of counseling principles and techniques is an important knowledge base for this role. This person has the opportunity to create new programming and may lead or teach educational offerings or presentations. This position also receives direct referrals from providers requesting various interactions with patients/caregivers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree: Social Work (Required)LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - Social Work Certification and Licensure BoardSocial Work Certification and Licensure BoardSocial Work Certification and Licensure Board

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Master’s level social work training and social work licensure (LISW preferred).  Experience working with patients and families in a healthcare setting.   Experience in leading or co-facilitating support groups, with knowledge and experience with counseling principles and techniques.  History of working with patients with neurological disorders or behavioral health diagnoses is a plus.  Awareness of community resources and how to access them.  Team lead experience a plus.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Neuroscience Admin

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment