Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Community Outreach St. Vincent Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Work Shift :

Days (United States of America)

Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The social worker assists patients and families to resolve all aspects which may prohibit or limit the patient from receiving maximum benefit from medical care. Evaluates the social-emotional functioning of patient and families providing counseling when necessary and facilitates the discharge plan. Works cooperatively with other hospital departments physicians and outside agencies. Provides assistance to neonates pediatric adult and geriatric patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts interviews with patients and families to obtain social work assessment and evaluation relevant to medical problems and discharge plan. Collaborates with entire health care team to ensure maximum benefits of medical care.
• Completes social history and documents when necessary on patients.
• Evaluates data and refers patients to appropriate community resources and if necessary facilitates placement. Coordinates the exchange of medical and social information necessary to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides counseling to patients as needed to assist them in decision making and acceptance of illness and related problem e.g. Advance Directives adjusting to disfiguring illness permanent disabilities.
• Develops and maintains new contacts with outside agencies in order to be used as a referral source.
• Coordinates financial referrals and counsels patients and their families informing them of various assistance programs and community resources.
• Participates as a team member in multi-disciplinary conferences.
• Maintains Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and department standards.
• Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety / patient safety initiatives.
• Collects and maintains necessary data for grant reporting and provides in a timely manner.
• Embraces Standards of Behavior in order to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. Holds self and others accountable for behaviors that promote service and excellence.

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 Social Worker State of Ohio (required)

Valid Drivers License (required)

Education

Bachelors degree in Social Work (required)

Work Experience

Six months previous social work experience to acquire diagnostic interviewing and counseling skills (required)

Training

None

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson 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 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 :

Community Outreach - St. Vincent - Health Connections

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 youd 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 . 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 .

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Motivational Interviewing,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Communication skills,Bereavement Counseling,Hospice Care,Case Management,Computer Literacy,Home Care,Medicare,Social Work

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1