Advanced Social Worker - Adult Behavioral Health - St. Charles Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

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. 

Advanced Social Worker – St. Charles Hospital

  

Job Summary: 

The Advanced 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. May provide clinical and administrative supervision. 

  

Essential Functions: 

• Provides Individual, Family, & Group Psychotherapy in Ambulatory and Hospital Outpatient settings.  

• Responsible for psychosocial assessments, Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) completion, discharge planning, and post-discharge calls.  

• Knowledge of involuntary processes such as guardianships, advanced directives, and power of attorney (POA).  

• Administers patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9), Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and Social Determinants of Health screenings.  

• Offers community resource knowledge and collaboration.  

• Participates in continued education and in-service training.  

  

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 of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration (required)  

  

Licensing & Certifications: 

• Licensed as a Social Worker in state of practice (required) 

  Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (preferred)

  

Experience: 

• 2 years of experience in healthcare, social services or human services setting (required) 

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Department:

Adult Psychiatric Unit - Mercy St. Charles

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 Bo