Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Work Shift

• Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
• Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital

• Shift/Schedule
• Part Time - Scheduled for 24 Weekly Hours
• Shift Times - Days/Afternoons
• Weekends/Holidays - As Needed/Rotating

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 within 6 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)
• 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.

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
• Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: IOP Lorain

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 Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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.