Senior Social Worker — Hospital & Discharge Planning

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health, St. Charles Hospital, seeks an Advanced Social Worker to provide direct patient care under supervision in ambulatory and hospital outpatient settings.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, coordinate discharge planning, and support patients and families through transitions. A MSW is required, with state licensure as a Social Worker; LISW/LCSW preferred. Two years of healthcare experience is required, with professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration required.
• Licensed as a Social Worker in state of practice required; LISW or LCSW preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare, social services or human services setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides Individual, Family, & Group Psychotherapy in Ambulatory and Hospital Outpatient settings.
• Responsible for psychosocial assessments, PASRR completion, discharge planning, and post-discharge calls.
• Knowledge of involuntary processes such as guardianships, advanced directives, and power of attorney (POA).
• Administers patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9), Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and Social Determinants of Health screenings.
• Offers community resource knowledge and collaboration.
• Participates in continued education and in-service training.

Education

Master of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration

Licensed as a Social Worker in state of practice (required); LISW or LCSW (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health, St. Charles Hospital, seeks an Advanced Social Worker to provide direct patient care under supervision in ambulatory and hospital outpatient settings.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, coordinate discharge planning, and support patients and families through transitions. A MSW is required, with state licensure as a Social Worker; LISW/LCSW preferred. Two years of healthcare experience is required, with professional growth opportunities.