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Bon Secours Mercy Health Behavioral Health Advanced Social Worker - Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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 – Maryview Medical Center
Hours: PRN (as needed)
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
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 Job Functions
Provides Individual, Family, & Group Psychotherapy in Ambulatory and Hospital Outpatient settings
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 power of attorney (POA)
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 screenings
Crisis assessment and referral services
Assist with onboarding new/entry level social workers
May take on more complex tasks/projects as needed
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 Social Work (LSW) (required)
LISW (preferred) LCSW (preferred)
Education
Master of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration (required)
Work Experience
2 years in healthcare, social or human services setting. (required)
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