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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Portsmouth, Virginia

Behavioral Health Advanced Social Worker - Maryview Medical Center

Social WorkerNo nightsPart-Time

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Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) 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 as a Social Worker in state of practice (required) Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (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) 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.

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 Administrative/Clinical Supervision CPI Instructor Facilitation of Mock Safety Events Providing facility/community wide presentations focused on BH and Stigma Participation in enterprise wide workgroups Basic data analytics Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission 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, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- 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: Adult Psychiatric Unit - Maryview 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. We believe your best is yet to come.

At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here.

Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Social Worker provides direct patient care, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy in outpatient settings, and is responsible for essential functions like discharge planning and conducting various patient screenings. This role may also involve clinical and administrative supervision of other social workers.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration and have at least 2 years of experience in a healthcare, social, or human services setting. Licensure as a Social Worker in the state of practice is required, with Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) being preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual PsychotherapyFamily PsychotherapySubstance Use Disorder Screenings

Social Worker Career Context

In Virginia, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$77k (17 salary observations; 74 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (916 salary observations; 2,781 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 37 employers

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<$80k
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$80k-100k
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$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
34%
CME allowance
31% this job
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,205 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Portsmouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Typical market rent
$1,629/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Bon Secours Mercy Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Incentives
Referral bonuses
403(b) with employer contributions
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Life insurances
Mental health resources