Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional, 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 a behavioral health setting and requires care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit.

Responsibilities include psychotherapy, group facilitation, psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, screenings, crisis assessment and referral, and collaboration with families, treatment teams, and community resources. The Social Worker also completes required training and may perform other job-related duties as directed, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• At least 1 year of experience in a social or human services setting.
• Licensed as a Social Worker in the state of practice within 6 months of hire; licensure is preferred.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served and assess their needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Skills in de-escalation, physical interventions, debriefing, motivational interviewing, patient-centered care, care planning, medical and safety screenings, interdisciplinary teamwork, community collaboration, virtual interaction, technology, documentation, mock safety event facilitation, presentations, enterprise-wide workgroups, and basic data analytics.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Social Administration.
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy.
• Facilitate groups and participate in family and treatment team meetings.
• Complete discharge planning, including substance use disorder discharge planning.
• Use community resource knowledge and collaborate with community organizations.
• Conduct 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 Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS), and social determinants of health (SDOH) screenings.
• Provide crisis assessment and referral services.
• Complete required Bon Secours Mercy Health and departmental training.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
• Exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.

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: Entry Level