Advanced Social Worker - St. Mary's Palliative Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) matching

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking an Advanced Social Worker for St. Mary’s Palliative Care in Virginia. The role focuses on high-level support, counseling, and advocacy for patients with complex needs, working within a multidisciplinary team to create personalized care plans.

The position requires an MSW, LSW licensure, and at least 2 years in social or human services settings. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to help patients and families navigate care pathways.

Qualifications

• MSW required.
• Licensed social worker in state of practice (LSW) required.
• Clinical social worker (LCSW) or LISW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient needs and develops individualized care plans.
• Provides counseling and education to help patients cope with challenges.
• Manages cases, tracks progress, and refers to community resources.
• Advocates for patients and addresses systemic barriers.
• Responds to crises with immediate support and appropriate referrals.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.

Skills

Debriefing

Motivational interviewing

Patient centered care

Care planning

Medical & safety screenings

Documentation

Data analytics (basic)

Education

MSW

Tools

Technology proficiency

Job description

Advanced Social Worker - St. Mary's Palliative Care

The Advanced Social Worker is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life’s challenges by providing high-level support, resources, and advocacy to patients facing complex physical, mental and emotional challenges. This role involves using specialized knowledge in clinical social work to assess patient needs, develop personalized plans, offer counseling, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Advanced Social Workers may work across a variety of settings, with a focus on empowering patients and advocating for their well‑being. Advanced Social Workers provide 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 the organization. May provide clinical role consultation and collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patient’s needs, situations, and support networks to identify goals and develop individualized care plans.Develops and implements advanced intervention strategies and treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, especially for complex patient populations in specialized areas.
• Provides emotional support, guidance, education and counseling, using evidence‑based techniques, to help patients cope with challenges and adjust to changes
• Manages cases, tracks progress, and identifies and refers patients to community agencies, such as mental health resources, substance abuse treatment, and housing assistance.
• Represents patients' interests, advocates for resources, and addresses systemic barriers.
• Responds to crisis situations, providing immediate support, and connecting patients with appropriate resources.
• Works with other professionals, such as providers, therapists, and clinical staff, to coordinate care as part of the multidisciplinary care team

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.

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW) in state of practice (required)
• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (preferred)

Experience

• 2 years in social or human services setting, including direct practice, assessment, and treatment planning, including clinical and internship experience. (required)

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills

• Debriefing
• Motivational interviewing
• Patient Centered care
• Care planning
• Performing medical and safety screenings
• Technology proficiency
• Documentation
• Basic data analytics

Soft/Interpersonal Skills

• Working within an interdisciplinary team
• De‑escalation
• Collaboration with community organizations
• Virtual interaction

Training

None

Range

Minimum: $30.99

Maximum: $48.04

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health 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.