At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. 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 Social Work (LSW) (preferred, requried within 6 months of hire) Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) (preferred) Education Bachelors, Social Work (required) Masters, Social Work or Social Administration (preferred) Work Experience 1 year in social or human services setting. (required) Training None Language None 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._ Physical Requirements _​_ **Physical Demands** Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                                                            x                                        Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                        x                                                                       Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                                                        x                                       Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                   x                                                                        Stoop, Kneel                                                                                                        x                                     Crawling                                                                             x                                                                       Climbing                                                                             x                                                                       Balance                                                                                x                                                                      Bending                                                                               x                                                                                                                                                                                                               **Work Position** Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100% Sitting                                                                                   x                                                                      Walking                                                                                                                                                x      Standing                                                                                                                 x                                                                                                                                                                          Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards **Physical Requirements** Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Maneuver weight of patients Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity - far Acuity – near **Hazards** Depth perception Use of latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure 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 Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to 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