Social Services Associate

We re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its Top 100 Places to Work.

Overview :

This position facilitates an effective transition planning and length of stay oversight supporting the Mercy Care Management model, quality patient care, patient safety and financial components; promoting integration of a seamless care model; coordinating patient throughput; healthcare team collaboration and coordination as evidenced by metrics, optimizing performance and adoption of best practice.

Qualifications :

Education : Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Science or related field

Experience : 2+ years in a clinical setting

Certifications : BLS (CPR) required upon hire

Other :

Strong verbal and written communication and facilitation skills, Strong assessment skills, time management skills, critical thinking skills, Advanced computer skills

The assessment, care and treatment provided by Social Worker will be consistent with the specific age related needs of the patient. Is competent to care for patient age groups including neonatal / infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult patients s kills and knowledge of human behavior and clinical aspects of medical Social Work

Must have ability to interact effectively with a variety of people and situations at all levels of the organization

We Offer Great Benefits :

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care that s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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