Licensed Masters Social Worker

CommonSpirit Health • Gilbert, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, the Licensed Medical Social Worker performs social work assessments and interventions for inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department patients. The role develops and implements patient-centered treatment plans, facilitates post-acute placements, and coordinates resources for complex discharges and vulnerable populations. It also provides crisis intervention, counseling, referrals, patient advocacy, and developmentally appropriate care for patients with diverse needs, including mental illness and chronic illness.

The social worker educates patients about self-care, bioethics, and insurance, and coordinates community resources to address social determinants of health, including homelessness. The position contributes to performance improvement efforts and supports compliance with federal, state, and regulatory guidelines to improve financial outcomes and reduce readmissions. The role requires customer service, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage priorities independently, work in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The position is scheduled to commence in January 2027.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of post-MSW experience or a social work internship in a clinical or medical setting.
• LMSW license from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Master's degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of post-MSW healthcare experience.
• Acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans integrating the medical, social, and resource issues affecting patients, families, and at-risk populations.
• Provide psychosocial care, including crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals for issues such as abuse, family challenges, and grief.
• Facilitate post-acute placements and coordinate resources for complex discharges and vulnerable populations.
• Advocate for patients and educate them about self-care, bioethics, and insurance.
• Coordinate community resources to address social determinants of health, including homelessness.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, case managers, nursing staff, county agencies, community resources, patients, and families.
• Serve on hospital committees and develop and present in-services to hospital staff.
• Participate in performance improvement teams and programs as necessary.
• Support adherence to federal, state, and regulatory guidelines to enhance financial outcomes and reduce readmissions.
• Demonstrate behavior aligned with the organization's Mission and Core Values.

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days, providing debt relief and student loan assistance.
• Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years through the Education Benefit program; part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level