Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Community Outreach - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Toledo, OH

50d

About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The social worker assists patients and families to resolve all aspects which may prohibit or limit the patient from receiving maximum benefit from medical care. Evaluates the social-emotional functioning of patient and families, providing counseling when necessary and facilitates the discharge plan. Works cooperatively with other hospital departments, physicians, and outside agencies. Provides assistance to neonates, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Licensed Social Worker, State of Ohio (required)
• Valid Driver's License (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (required)
• Six months previous social work experience to acquire diagnostic interviewing and counseling skills (required)

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews with patients and families to obtain social work assessment and evaluation relevant to medical problems and discharge plan.
• Collaborates with entire health care team to ensure maximum benefits of medical care.
• Completes social history and documents, when necessary, on patients.
• Evaluates data and refers patients to appropriate community resources, and if necessary, facilitates placement. Coordinates the exchange of medical and social information necessary to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides counseling to patients, as needed, to assist them in decision making and acceptance of illness and related problem, e.g. Advance Directives, adjusting to disfiguring illness, permanent disabilities.
• Develops and maintains new contacts with outside agencies in order to be used as a referral source.
• Coordinates financial referrals and counsels patients and their families informing them of various assistance programs and community resources.
• Participates as a team member in multi-disciplinary conferences.
• Maintains Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and department standards.
• Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety/patient safety initiatives.
• Collects and maintains necessary data for grant reporting and provides in a timely manner.
• Embraces Standards of Behavior in order to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. Holds self and others accountable for behaviors that promote service and excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees