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Mercy Health
Springfield, Ohio

Licensed Independent Social Worker - Springfield East Obstetric and Gynecology

Social WorkerNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Mercy Health As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.

Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Licensed Independent Social Worker – Springfield East Obstetric and Gynecology Job Summary: The Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) provides advanced clinical social work services to patients, families, and groups across the continuum of care.

This role is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination.

The LISW works independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support the emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of patients, while ensuring compliance with state licensure laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Essential Functions: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy. Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning as needed. Diagnose and treat mental health disorders within scope of practice.

Coordinate referrals to community resources, support services, and higher levels of care when appropriate. Document all patient encounters in accordance with professional, legal, and regulatory standards.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) (required) Required Licensing & Certifications: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as required in state of practice (required) Experience: 2 years in social or human services setting, including direct practice, assessment, and treatment planning. (required) Skills & Abilities: Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: Debriefing Motivational interviewing Patient Centered care Care planning Performing medical and safety screenings Technology proficiency Documentation Basic data analytics Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Working within an interdisciplinary team De-escalation Collaboration with community organizations Virtual interaction Training: None Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: MH East Obstetrics and Gynecology It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Key Responsibilities

The LISW provides advanced clinical social work services, including psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for patients and families. They are responsible for crisis intervention, care coordination, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support psychosocial needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and a valid LISW or LCSW license. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a social or human services setting involving direct practice and treatment planning is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary TeamworkCommunity Collaboration

OB/GYN — Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Social Worker - Springfield East Obstetric and Gynecology at Mercy Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 7,171 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
47% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,171 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mercy Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Incentives and referral bonuses
403(b) with employer contributions
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options