Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay bonuses

403(b) employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and disability

Job summary

Mercy Health in Lorain, OH is seeking a part-time Social Worker in Behavioral Health at Lorain Hospital. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, performing psychotherapy with individuals and families, and contributing to discharge planning and community resource coordination.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work (Masters preferred) and a license in progress. Typical duties include psychosocial assessments, SUD screenings, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Social Worker in state of practice (preferred, required within 6 months of hire).
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy.
• Facilitate groups and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Discharge planning and community resource coordination.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and screenings.
• Support crisis assessment and referrals; collaborate with teams.

Skills

De-escalation

Physical Interventions

Debriefing

Motivational Interviewing

Patient Centered Care

Care Planning

Medical and safety screenings

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Community collaboration

Virtual interaction

Technology proficiency

Documentation

Mock Safety Events

BH presentations

Enterprise wide workgroups

Basic data analytics

Education

Bachelor's, Social Work

Masters, Social Work or Social Administration

Job description

Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Shift/Schedule

• Part Time - Scheduled for 24 Weekly Hours
• Shift Times - Days/Afternoons
• Weekends/Holidays - As Needed/Rotating

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The 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 (BSMH). May provide clinical and administrative supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides individual and family psychotherapy
• 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 POAs
• 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 (SDOH) screenings
• Crisis assessment and referral services
• 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 (preferred, required within 6 months of hire)

Education

Bachelors, Social Work (required)

Masters, Social Work or Social Administration (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year in social or human services setting. (required)

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be required to use physical restraints

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

May have periods of constant interruptions

General office environment

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.*

Skills

De-escalation

Physical Interventions

Debriefing

Motivational Interviewing

Patient Centered Care

Care Planning

Performing medical and safety screenings

Working within an interdisciplinary team

Collaboration with community organizations

Virtual interaction

Technology proficiency

Documentation

Facilitation of Mock Safety Events

Providing facility/community wide presentations focused on BH and Stigma

Enterprise wide workgroups

Basic data analytics

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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:

IOP Lorain

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, a__ll 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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail].