Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Social Worker provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH). May provide clinical and administrative supervision.
Essential Job Functions
Provides individual and family psychotherapy
Group facilitation, participates in family and treatment team meetings
Discharge planning
Community resource knowledge and collaboration
Psychosocial assessments
Knowledge of involuntary processes; Knowledge of guardianships, advanced directives, and POAs
Substance use disorder (SUD) screenings
SUD discharge planning
Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) completion
Post-discharge calls
Patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9), Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS), and social determinants of health (SDOH) screenings
Crisis assessment and referral services
Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required
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.
Licensing/Certification
Licensed as a Social Worker in state of practice (preferred, required within6 months of hire)
Education
Bachelors, Social Work (required)
Masters, Social Work or Social Administration (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year in social or human services setting. (required)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity – near
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skills
De-escalation
physical interventions
debriefing
Motivational interviewing
Patient Centered care
Care planning
performing medical and safety screenings
working within an interdisciplinary team
Collaboration with community organizations
Virtual interaction
Technology proficiency
Documentation
Facilitation of Mock Safety Events
Providing facility/community wide presentations focused on BH and Stigma
enterprise wide workgroups
Basic data analytics
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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 Employers, 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