MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER/COUNSELOR

Summary

The Southwest General Medical Group, Inc. includes both primary care and specialty care physicians who are committed to providing patients with high-quality medical care. The group features board-certified specialists and skilled physicians with years of experience in caring for patients. Together, they work to raise the bar for excellence in health care service for our community.

Southwest General Medical Group, Inc. physicians are affiliated with Southwest General and offer hospital care and outpatient services at the hospital’s Main Campus or at its conveniently located facilities in Brunswick, Middleburg Heights and Strongsville.

Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I-71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback

M.H. SOCIAL WORKER – SOUTHWEST GENERAL MEDICAL GROUP, INC. - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Southwest General Medical Group, Inc. - Behavioral Health provides assessment, counseling, crisis intervention and self-help services. Our experienced, board-certified psychiatrists work with adult and geriatric patients to help them deal with mental health or chemical dependency issues and life-changing events (such as the loss of a loved one or divorce).

We provide individual and family-counseling services for a variety of issues including, but not limited to:

• ADHD
• Anxiety Disorders
• Behavior Issues
• Career/Job problems
• Depression/ Postpartum Depression
• Family/Relationship Problems
• Grief / Loss issues
• Mood Disorders
• Psychosis
• Stress/Anxiety
• Substance Abuse
• Thought Disorders

We believe that all patients deserve to receive the highest quality care with compassion, dignity and respect, and we strive to foster growth and development that will improve their quality of life.

HOURS:
Monday – Friday, varied start and end times

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Social Worker/Counselor provides psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy and counseling services to a diverse population seeking outpatient mental health services.  The Mental Health Social Worker/Counselor works independently but often in collaboration with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and other professionals in treatment planning and implementation. Services may include individual as well as couple and family treatment. The Mental Health Social Worker/Counselor is responsible for maintaining all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Graduate from an accredited graduate school of social work, or counseling, or relevant mental health field. 

Required length of experience:
Two years’ work experience in providing mental health services. Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology and diagnostic criteria. The ability to provide psychotherapy and/or counseling. 

Required licensure, certification, and/or registry:
Licensed as an LISW OR LPCC in the State of Ohio.