The Advanced Social Worker provides direct patient care, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy in ambulatory and hospital settings. They are responsible for psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordinating community resources for patients.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration and possess a valid state social work license. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare, social services, or human services setting is required.
postgraduate degreePsychotherapyPatient careDischarge planningCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationCase managementClinical documentationPsychosocial assessmentsSocial determinants of healthAdvanced directivesColumbia-suicide rating scalePower of attorneyPatient health questionnaireCommunity resource collaborationInvoluntary processesGuardianship knowledge
Job description
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Bon Secours About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Advanced Social Worker –
Southside
Medical
Center
Job
Summary: The Advanced 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. May provide clinical and administrative supervision.
Essential
Functions: Provides Individual, Family, & Group Psychotherapy in Ambulatory and Hospital Outpatient settings. Responsible for psychosocial assessments, Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) completion, discharge planning, and post-discharge calls. Knowledge of involuntary processes such as guardianships, advanced directives, and power of attorney (POA). Administers patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9), Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and Social Determinants of Health screenings. Offers community resource knowledge and collaboration. Participates in continued education and in-service training. 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.
Education
Master of Social Work or Master of
Science in
Social
Administration (required)
Licensing &
Certifications: Licensed as a Social Worker in state of practice (required) Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or
Licensed
Clinical
Social
Worker (LCSW) (preferred)
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Referral bonuses
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Competitive pay
Professional development
Prescription coverage
Continuing education support
Incentives
403(b) with employer contributions
Mental health resources
FMLA leave
Backup care for children and elders
HSA/FSA options
Experience: 2 years of experience in healthcare, social services or human services setting (required) Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours 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 insurances, 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
Adult Mental Health - Southside RMC - Petersburg 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, 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 Employer, 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. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.
