Licensed Masters Social Worker

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center • Gilbert, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed nonprofit facility in Gilbert, Arizona, 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 supports crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and developmentally appropriate care for patients with mental illness, chronic illness, and other needs.

The social worker manages psychosocial care through crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals for concerns including abuse, family challenges, and grief. The position educates patients on self-care, bioethics, and insurance, and coordinates community resources addressing social determinants of health, including homelessness. The role also contributes to performance improvement and adherence to federal, state, and regulatory guidelines, with the aim of improving financial outcomes and reducing readmissions.

Success in this position requires strong customer service, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment; and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, self-determination, and creative, compassionate, ethical problem-solving. 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 work collaboratively 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.
• Adhere to federal, state, and regulatory guidelines and demonstrate behavior aligned with the organization's mission and core values.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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