Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The social worker assists patients and families to resolve all aspects which may prohibit or limit the patient from receiving maximum benefit from medical care. Evaluates the social-emotional functioning of patient and families, providing counseling when necessary and facilitates the discharge plan. Works cooperatively with other hospital departments, physicians, and outside agencies. Provides assistance to neonates, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Essential Job Functions
Conducts interviews with patients and families to obtain social work assessment and evaluation relevant to medical problems and discharge plan. Collaborates with entire health care team to ensure maximum benefits of medical care.
Completes social history and documents, when necessary, on patients.
Evaluates data and refers patients to appropriate community resources, and if necessary, facilitates placement. Coordinates the exchange of medical and social information necessary to ensure continuity of care.
Provides counseling to patients, as needed, to assist them in decision making and acceptance of illness and related problem, e.g. Advance Directives, adjusting to disfiguring illness, permanent disabilities.
Develops and maintains new contacts with outside agencies in order to be used as a referral source.
Coordinates financial referrals and counsels patients and their families informing them of various assistance programs and community resources.
Participates as a team member in multi-disciplinary conferences.
Maintains Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and department standards.
Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety/patient safety initiatives.
Collects and maintains necessary data for grant reporting and provides in a timely manner.
Embraces Standards of Behavior in order to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. Holds self and others accountable for behaviors that promote service and excellence.
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 Social Worker, State of Ohio (required)
Valid Driver's License (required)
Education
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (required)
Work Experience
Six months previous social work experience to acquire diagnostic interviewing and counseling skills (required)
Training
None
Language
None
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