Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Social Worker provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role may include clinical and administrative supervision. The position serves patients in behavioral health and includes assessment, psychotherapy, treatment coordination, discharge planning, crisis services, and connection to community resources.

The role requires care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess and interpret patient information to identify care needs. Employees must follow infection-control policies and use universal precautions and personal protective equipment. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week, with day/afternoon shifts and rotating or as-needed weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• At least 1 year of experience in a social or human services setting.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development.
• Ability to assess patient information and identify care requirements relative to age and specific needs.
• Skills in de-escalation, physical interventions, debriefing, motivational interviewing, patient-centered care, and care planning.
• Ability to perform medical and safety screenings, document care, and work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Technology proficiency and ability to interact virtually.
• Ability to collaborate with community organizations.
• Basic data analytics skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Social Work or Social Administration.
• Social Worker license in the state of practice; required within 6 months of hire if not already held.
• Experience facilitating mock safety events, providing behavioral-health and stigma presentations, and participating in enterprise-wide workgroups.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy.
• Facilitate groups and participate in family and treatment-team meetings.
• Plan discharges, including discharge planning related to substance use disorders.
• Use knowledge of community resources and collaborate with community organizations.
• Complete psychosocial assessments.
• Apply knowledge of involuntary processes, guardianships, advance directives, and powers of attorney.
• Conduct substance use disorder screenings.
• Complete Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR).
• Make post-discharge calls.
• Conduct PHQ-9, C-SSRS, and social determinants of health screenings.
• Provide crisis assessment and referral services.
• Complete required BSMH and departmental training.
• Provide care appropriate to patient age, status, and needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and follow infection-control policies.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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