Social Worker

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with a major health system

Job summary

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, part of Trinity Health, seeks a dedicated Social Worker to perform psychosocial assessments, provide counseling and crisis support, and coordinate discharge plans for patients and families. The role emphasizes collaboration with care managers and an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions.

The position requires a BSW, Iowa licensure eligibility, and 1 year of relevant healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited program.
• Current Iowa licensure as required for BSW-level practice (if applicable based on state regulations) or eligibility to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• One (1) year of relevant experience in healthcare, care management, behavioral health, or community-based services preferred.
• Basic knowledge of psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and community resource coordination.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and available community support services.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments addressing emotional, social, financial, and environmental needs.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, grief support, and assistance with coping strategies for patients and families.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge related to behavioral health, housing, safety, substance use, domestic violence, guardianship, or protective services.
• Coordinate community resources, including mental health services, substance use programs, transportation, shelters, and financial assistance.
• Collaborate with Care Managers, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop safe transition plans for high‑risk or vulnerable patients.

Skills

psychosocial assessments

counseling

crisis intervention

discharge planning

community resources coordination

interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center Full-Time (32 Hours Weekly) Day Shift Required: Bachelors Degree in Social Work and Iowa License

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments addressing emotional, social, financial, and environmental needs.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, grief support, and assistance with coping strategies for patients and families.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge related to behavioral health, housing, safety, substance use, domestic violence, guardianship, or protective services.
• Coordinate community resources, including mental health services, substance use programs, transportation, shelters, and financial assistance.
• Collaborate with Care Managers, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop safe transition plans for high‑risk or vulnerable patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited program.
• Current Iowa licensure as required for BSW-level practice (if applicable based on state regulations) or eligibility to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• One (1) year of relevant experience in healthcare, care management, behavioral health, or community-based services preferred.
• Basic knowledge of psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and community resource coordination.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and available community support services.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.