Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Strive Health

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychosocial Assessments, Supportive Counseling, Social Determinants of Health, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Engagement, Care Coordination, Community Resources, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Chronic Illness Adjustment, Health Literacy, Patient Education, Behavior Change Techniques, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Bilingual Spanish Speaker

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

What We Strive For At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high-touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at-risk patients along their entire care journey. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference. Benefits & Perks Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits. Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts. Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources. Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, flexible vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves. Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend. What You’ll Do The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides support to patients with complex health needs and is an integral part of our coordinated care team which includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, care coordinators, social workers, dietitians, educators, and pharmacists. The Strive LCSW must be able to work successfully both in-person and remotely via telephone or videoconferencing technologies. The Strive LCSW is responsible for addressing non-clinical barriers to care and screening for social determinants of health. This position will report to the Sr. Manager, Clinical Care. The Day to Day Uses theories of human behavior and environment to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provides supportive counseling tailored to individual patient need. Establishes themselves as an authority on the social determinants of health and psychosocial aspects of kidney care by coaching interdisciplinary market team to identify the interacting physical, social, and psychological concomitants of chronic kidney disease for patients and their families. Locates and maintains resources for a wide range of community services, including providers of health care, mental health, substance abuse treatment, income maintenance programs, transportation services, support groups, local, state and federal agencies, etc. Uses motivational interviewing, patient activation measures, and behavior change techniques to drive the dynamic and interactive process of developing patient-centered goals, creating care plans to achieve goals, and increasing overall health literacy and patient engagement. Collaborates with Strive team members and external multidisciplinary treatment teams including patients’ primary care, nephrology, dialysis, and transplant providers to effectively bridge, communicate, and navigate across the healthcare ecosystem. Educates and supports patient and family through adjustment to chronic illness and treatment as related to quality of life (Physical, sexual, and emotional relationship problems; Educational, vocational, and activity of daily living problems; Conflict resolution; Advance Care Planning and End of Life Planning) through direct patient care and virtual patient education. Provides in-person patient care which may include standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required. 1+ years experience working in a clinical setting. State-specific social work licensure to practice clinically (LCSW, etc.). Proof of passing Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Exam. Efficient and reliable transportation, including an active driver’s license, allowing for the ability to travel across an assigned region to meet patient needs. Locations may include offices, clinics, and patient homes. Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency

Responsibilities

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides support to patients with complex health needs and is an integral part of the coordinated care team. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, providing counseling, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.