Medical Social Worker – LISW

Ohio State University Physicians

. Function within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to provide patient care and supportive services .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,322 - $100,984 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychotherapy and related services, including cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal therapy, while effectively collaborating within a clinical team to enhance patient care outcomes. Holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and an Independent Ohio license, ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Social WorkIndependent Ohio License (LISW or LISW-S)Cognitive-Behavioral PsychotherapyInterpersonal PsychotherapyStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyCouple/Family TherapyTreatment PlanningDocumentation SkillsPatient AdvocacyAftercare PlanningUnderstanding Of DSM-VChronic Illness Psychosocial Aspects

Soft Skills

Team PlayerIndependent Work Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

Independent Ohio License (LISW or LISW-S)

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthPatient CareClinical PracticeStress-Related IllnessMood DisordersAnxiety DisordersThird-Party Payer Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to provide patient care and supportive services
Direct care toward achievement of patient care outcomes
Maximize patient involvement in their own care plan
Improve service levels and decrease costs
Provide individual, group, and couple/family therapy to patients with mental health diagnoses
Help patients determine treatment goals and return to previous or improved functioning
Form aftercare plans
Advocate within the local community when needed
Work as part of the clinical team
Maintain third-party payer relationships
Provide psychotherapy and related services to primary care patients experiencing stress, stress-related illness, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Social Work
Independent Ohio license (LISW or LISW-S) to practice
At least two years in independent clinical practice
Expertise/training in cognitive-behavioral and/or interpersonal psychotherapy
Understanding of the psychosocial aspects of chronic illness
Familiarity with the DSM-V
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health reimbursement accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Wellness program
Flexible, competitive benefit package