Mercy Health·Springfield, Ohio
The LISW provides advanced clinical social work services, including psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for patients and families. They are responsible for crisis intervention, care coordination, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support psychosocial needs.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
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 – Springfield East Obstetric and Gynecology
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.
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 by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) (required)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as required in state of practice (required)
• 2 years in social or human services setting, including direct practice, assessment, and treatment planning. (required)
Debriefing: Motivational interviewing
Patient Centered care
Care planning
Performing medical and safety screenings
Technology proficiency
Documentation: Basic data analytics
Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Working within an interdisciplinary team
De-escalation: Collaboration with community organizations
Virtual interaction
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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may vary based on the market and employment status.
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and a valid LISW or LCSW license. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a social or human services setting involving direct practice and treatment planning is required.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.
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