School Based Dependently Licensed Therapist (LSW or LPC), Southwest School District
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Psychosocial Assessment - Under supervision of a LISW-S or LPCC-S, performs psychosocial assessments taking into consideration family, social, and medical history. Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
  
• Resource Support - Collaboration with the health care team in the development of a treatment plan and assisting in the identification of appropriate resources to support the interventions. Collaboration with patient/family/caregivers to identify appropriate resources to support the needed interventions. Maintain fluent knowledge of internal and external resources. Provide real time accurate information to patient/family/caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and make changes as needed, keeping their clinical supervisor informed of any changes made to the treatment plan, diagnosis or clinical interventions.
  
• Psychosocial Interventions - Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Provides supportive counseling with the goal of improving emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Education of the patient/family/caregiver and members of the health care team about treatment options. Provide self-management support to high risk/complex patients/families to increase their skills and confidence to manage their conditions at home. Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed. Provide anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers. Coordinate and facilitate family centered care team meetings. Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients/families/caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium. Collaborate with referral sources and health care team members.
  
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Working for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well-being. Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient/family/caregiver within the healthcare system and community. Act as a liaison between the patients/families/caregivers within the medical team and outside agencies. Act as the mediator as needed within the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver. Empower the patient/family/caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team while involving the patient/family/caregiver in the decision-making process in order to minimize fragmentation of services.
  
• Collaboration - Partner with the patient, family, healthcare team in the safe transition of care to the next, most appropriate level. Educates health care professionals and or students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role and function of social work. Promotes a positive work environment. Participates in professional growth opportunities. Attend division, team, institution meetings/conferences, and in-service programs to develop skills.
  
• Therapeutic Relationships/Communication - Embrace relationship-based care. Demonstrate professional boundaries, recognize how personal experiences/personal values may impact therapeutic relationship and communication. Approach patient at their level of functioning, readiness to address issues and recognize how trauma may impact the patient. Demonstrate therapeutic communication, unconditional positive regard and empathy during all interactions with patients/families. Participate in regular team planning meetings as appropriate.
  
• Documentation and Data Management - Completes patient care plan documentation accurate and in a timely fashion as established by the department or patient care needs.
  
• Crisis Intervention/Therapeutic Behavioral Services - Provide patient support through the following: (1) assisting in de-escalation techniques, (2) suicide or other risk assessments, (3) developing safety plans, (4) collaborating with team members.
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling
  
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
  
• LSW or LPS in the State of Ohio
  
• May require clinical license, certification or training
  

Primary Location
Liberty Campus

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Psychiatry

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status$61,401.60 - $78,291.20

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
  
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
  
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
  
• One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
  
• Consistently certified as great place to work
  
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
  
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

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