Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Mind Body Wellness Center

Job Duties:

• Assessing Social and Emotional Factors: Evaluate how illness affects patients' social, emotional, and psychological well-being.


• Direct Social Work and Counseling: Provide support to patients and their families through counseling and social work services.


• Resource Utilization: Connect patients and families with available resources for social, emotional, and practical support.


• Practical Assistance: Help with financial or environmental challenges as necessary.


• Caseload Management: Manage and track the productivity and status of patients.


• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate patient records, including progress notes and reports.


• Collaboration: Work with physicians and other healthcare providers to address social and emotional factors affecting health.


• Consultation: Provide guidance to external agencies or internal departments on social and emotional factors affecting patients.


• Communication: Ensure accurate communication with both internal and external stakeholders.


• Professional Development: Participate in workshops and professional meetings to stay updated in the field.

Specific Job Demands (Physical Requirements):

• Strength: Light work involving occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs and frequent lifting of up to 10 lbs. It may involve walking and standing, even when the weight is negligible.


• Reaching: Frequent reaching with arms or hands.


• Handling and Fingering: Frequent use of hands for seizing, holding, and grasping, as well as detailed tasks that require finger dexterity.


• Talking and Hearing: Frequent need to speak clearly and exchange information with clients, families, and colleagues, as well as hear and understand communication.


• Vision: Frequent need for clear vision up close, with the ability to adjust focus and identify colors.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work from an accredited institution.


• Experience: At least one year of social work experience, preferably in a medical setting.


• Licensing and Credentials: Required to be licensed and have access to a valid driver’s license in Pennsylvania, with proof of insurance.


• BLS Certification: Required for basic life support.

Working Conditions:

• The role involves a mix of office and home settings, requiring physical flexibility (e.g., bending, lifting) to perform patient evaluations.


• Possible exposure to chemicals used in clinical and medical procedures.


• Regular travel, requiring access to reliable transportation.

Disclosure and Equal Opportunity:

• Meadville Medical Center is committed to adhering to ADA standards and providing equal opportunity employment for individuals with disabilities. Accommodations can be made for qualified individuals.

This job description gives a comprehensive overview of the essential duties, physical demands, and qualifications required for the role. It emphasizes the importance of both social work skills and the ability to work in a healthcare setting.