Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital

Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital

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  

As a 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. 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 Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com