Social Worker

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Bon Secours

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Social Worker - St. Vincent Medical Center

Job Summary

The Social Worker completes in-depth assessments of patients in order to evaluate candidacy for solid organ transplant. The associate provides counseling, support, and community resource referrals to aide patients/families in preparing for transplant. The associate follows patients pre-, peri- and post-transplant to assist with resolving psychosocial issues and lifestyle changes that improve a patient's post-transplant success. The associate works closely with multi-disciplinary transplant team to assess inpatients in order to identify appropriate discharge plans. The associate provides assessment and intervention planning with patients experiencing substance abuse and/or mental health issues. The associate acts an advocate for patients that may be victims of Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, or Adult/Elder abuse. The associate will participate in community outreach and patient education related to transplant. The associate will assist manager in policy development, problem solving, program development, and staff training. The associate performs all other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides evaluation and intervention for transplant patients in a crisis situation.
• Provides short-term counseling/treatment to patients and families throughout the transplant process, adjustment to chronic illness, and/or hospitalization.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary transplant team to assess and formulate appropriate discharge plans for inpatients.
• Works to link transplant patients with Medication Assistance Programs when needed and facilitate other appropriate community referrals.
• Executes documentation and reporting requirements.
• Works closely with patients and staff to formulate treatment plans to resolve substance abuse, mental health, adherence, and/or psychosocial issues.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary transplant team on any/all regulatory issues related to transplant.
• Provides other operational assistance as requested.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (required)

Education

Master of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration (required)

Work Experience

3 years in healthcare, social or human services setting. (required)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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

Department:
Department of Solid Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery - St. Vincent

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

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