Licensed Independent Social Worker, Primary Care Network Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Primary Care Network consists of 15 clinical sites caring for more than 100,000 patients across the Cincinnati Tri-State region. Affiliation with the University of Cincinnati Physicians means immediate access to tertiary specialists who treat the most complex medical conditions. The Primary Care Network is committed to patient centered medical care, innovation, and education that inspires the next generation of healthcare professionals. If your passion is primary care, look no further! The Primary Care Network is looking for a Licensed Independent Social Worker to provide behavioral health care management for patients with chronic medical conditions in integrated primary care settings in Mason, West Chester, and Liberty Township. This individual will primarily provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, and individual and group therapies while meeting all standards of practice as required. This position is a hybrid work model with days on-site in the clinic and days working remotely. 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. Manage individual patients as part of a population health strategy to track progress and treat to target goals, including consulting with psychiatrist and primary care physician. Collaborate with other appropriate treatment team members in diagnostic formulation, treatment direction, and 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 w