Licensed Independent Social Worker

We are seeking a Licensed Independent Social Worker!
Fairfield Community Health Center, Lancaster, Ohio

Join our Team!

Fairfield Community Health Center's (FCHC) goal is high-quality, better care for our patients. We have been recognized as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for all our family practice offices. PCMH means we offer a team approach, with the patient as the most important member of the team. FCHC offers improved access to care with extended hours, as well as same-day and next-day appointments. We work with specialists and hospitals to coordinate care, ensuring that the entire healthcare team works together to provide the best possible health for our patients.

The pay range for this position is:

• Dependently Licensed: $47,607.67-$55,782.32
• Independently Licensed: $61,174.73 -$71,675.95

Ohio-licensed Independent Social Worker who will be performing clinical duties in an integrated behavioral health and primary care setting.

• Complete diagnostic assessments with new patients referred for behavioral health services promptly
• Maintain productivity of at least 60% per quarter.
• Complete documentation in an efficient, timely manner
• Collaborate with primary care providers regarding patient care
• Complete appropriate psychological testing to better inform diagnosis and patient care
• Attend behavioral health/all staff meetings as scheduled, as it aligns with counselor’s approved schedule.
• Supervise practicum students/ provide supplemental supervision to practicum students
• Collaborate with behavioral health staff to promote ongoing refinement of policies and procedures within the department
• Engage in case consultation with other behavioral health providers as needed
• Attend trainings to promote professional development within the field
• Complete monthly peer reviews to ensure quality compliance within the behavioral health department
• Engage in a behavioral health consultant role during Open Access each week

• Interest in integrated behavioral health and primary care services
• Ability to quickly and accurately formulate diagnostic and treatment recommendations
• Eagerness to be part of a team rather than an independent provider
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatments
• Interest in working with individuals from a marginalized population
• Ability to complete quality documentation promptly
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Manage priorities efficiently/effectively
• Practice ethical behavior within the agency and within the field of social work

• Master's degree in social work required
• Current social work license in the state of Ohio required
• Experience in integrated healthcare model preferred
• Training and current knowledge of cognitive, personality, and achievement testing preferred
• Experience with Electronic Health/Medical Records is preferred