"Senior Staff Social Worker, Student Affairs Counseling and Psychological Services"

About UC CAPS

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is looking for qualified individuals to apply for the Sr Staff Social Worker position and join our energetic, multidisciplinary, student-centered collaborative team of mental health professionals.

Job Overview

This position would be a member of the Counseling and Psychological Services (UC-CAPS) team. Under general supervision from a designated administrator, provide comprehensive clinical, consultative, emergency and case management services, following all relevant national association ethical standards and state and federal laws regarding service delivery, record keeping, documentation, and other professional activities.

Essential Functions

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's illness and/or life situation; may utilize crisis intervention, brief and long-term individual, group, and family therapies.
• Provide therapy through face-to-face sessions, via tele-medicine, or telephone conferencing. recommendations.
• Maintain knowledge of external resources for patient needs to foster recovery.
• Liaison with community agencies; participate in area activities related to mental health.
• Manage department appointment schedules as appropriate.
• Ensure that patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.
• Perform all required data collection for the department accurately and within expected time frame.
• Participate in clinical supervision as needed on a scheduled basis.
• Maintain current licensure, participate in continuing education, and meet competency skills for evaluations in area of practice. Maintain knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA policies, documentation guidelines, and other related regulatory requirements. Keep current with social work and health care developments and seek to increase further enhancement of job-related knowledge.
• Participate in departmental and outpatient Psychiatry meetings, quality improvement efforts, and make sure peer review standards are met.
• Provide education to other health care professionals.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Master’s Degree must be in Social Work.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or licensed eligible (must be obtained within six (6) months of employment)
• State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor (LISW-S) (must be obtained within six (6) months of employment).

Required Experience

Five (5) years of post-master’s counseling and case management experience

Application Process Information

For a complete application please include a cover letter addressed to the attention of Tara Scarborough, Executive Director, Mental Health & Wellness

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission, Robust Retirement Plans, Real Work-Life Balance, Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary range of up to $70,000 based on experience, Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs, Professional development & mentorship opportunities.