Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health ! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Afternoons/Evenings (United States of America) Mercy Health About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Licensed Independent Social Worker – Work at Home - Ohio Job Summary: The Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) provides advanced clinical social work services to patients, families, and groups across the continuum of care. This role is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination. The LISW works independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support the emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of patients, while ensuring compliance with state licensure laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies. Essential Functions: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy. Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning as needed. Diagnose and treat mental health disorders within scope of practice. Coordinate referrals to community resources, support services, and higher levels of care when appropriate. Document all patient encounters in accordance with professional, legal, and regulatory standards. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required
