Social Worker III or Clinical Counselor III, Integrated Behavioral Health- Rockdale Elementary

Social Worker III (LISW) or Clinical Counselor III (LPCC), Integrated Behavioral Health

Department/Unit: Behavioral Medicine Clinical Psychology, Integrated Behavioral Health

Location: Rockdale Elementary

Hours/FTE: 40/1.0

Expected Starting Salary Range: $34.50- $45/hr

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 (CCHMC) in partnership with our Physician Health Organization (PHO) is focused on improving the health of the children in our community through integrating behavioral health (IBH) into primary care. Our goal is to strengthen child and family functioning by focusing on prevention and early intervention for behavioral and mental health concerns during families' primary care clinic visits.

The successful candidate will be fully integrated within the pediatric practice, and will be a full member of the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology of CCHMC, one of the largest free standing divisions of psychology in the country. Candidates will provide consultations and brief interventions to patients should have experience with evidence based for common pediatric presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other behavioral concerns and sleep.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation - US News and World Report 2023

• On Newsweek's 2023 list of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity"

• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work

• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Market Leading Benefits Including:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefit

• Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partner

• Referral bonus program for current staff

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness program

• Clinical advancement programs and diverse career path

• $5,000 relocation assistance

In this role with Integrated Behavioral Health, you will maintain a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, supporting leadership in meeting compliance efforts. You will monitor safety and departmental policies, ensure individual certifications and Safety College requirements are met, and collaborate with various teams to share safety best practices. Utilizing the Integrated Behavioral Health model, you will incorporate age-specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments, and identify patient and family healthcare needs, strengths, challenges, and opportunities. Your role includes evaluating safety concerns, reporting suspicions of abuse and neglect, and using assessments to guide treatment interventions.

As a department representative, you will serve on committees and specialized task groups, partner with patients and families to obtain community resources, and maintain knowledge of internal and external resources. You will provide evidence-based interventions to improve mental and behavioral health for infants to young adults, educate patients and families about treatment options, and offer crisis assessments and interventions. Your responsibilities extend to interdisciplinary collaboration, acting as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, the medical team, and outside agencies, empowering patients and families to problem-solve and facilitating communication to minimize fragmentation of services.

You will ensure continuity of care by partnering with patients, families, and the healthcare team during care transitions, participate in professional development opportunities, educate healthcare professionals and students on psychosocial aspects of patient care, and stay current through continuing education. Maintaining patient records, evaluating outcomes, and adjusting interventions as needed are essential components of your role.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

Required:

• Master's Degree in a clinical counseling program AND current license of LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Board required OR Master's Degree in Social Work AND current license of LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Board required.

• Current License to Practice in State

• 5-7 years of professional experience. The successful candidate will have training in brief, evidence-based, behavioral treatments for common mental health behavioral disorders as well as training in child development and crisis intervention and management.

Unique Skills:

• Psychosocial Knowledge: Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide psychosocial services to pediatric patients and familie

• Diversity Appreciation: Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

• Professional Demeanor: Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor

• Problem Solving: Ability to independently work through details of a problem to reach a positive solution

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are 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/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability