Advanced BH Social Worker PHP

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position
The Advanced Social Worker provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. May provide clinical and administrative supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides Individual, Family, & Group Psychotherapy in Ambulatory and Hospital Outpatient settings
• Group facilitation, participates in family and treatment team meetings
• Discharge planning
• Community resource knowledge and collaboration
• Psychosocial assessments
• Knowledge of involuntary processes; Knowledge of guardianships, advanced directives, and power of attorney (POA)
• Substance use disorder (SUD) screenings
• SUD discharge planning
• Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) completion
• Post-discharge calls
• Patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9), Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and Social Determinants of Health screenings
• Crisis assessment and referral services
• Assist with onboarding new/entry level social workers
• May take on more complex tasks/projects as needed
• Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required

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 as a Social Worker in state of practice (required)

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (preferred)

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

Work Experience
2 years in healthcare, social or human services setting. (required)

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission 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, 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.
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 Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email 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