Find your calling at Mercy!
The Care Management model provides effective transition planning and length of stay oversight while encompassing quality patient care, patient safety, and financial components; promotes integration of a seamless care model; coordinates patient throughput; encourages healthcare team collaboration and coordination as evidenced by metrics; and optimizes performance and adoption of best practice.
The Social Worker, as part of the Care Management team, facilitates the discharge planning process from admission to discharge in collaboration with the healthcare team. In addition, the Social Worker may intervene with patients who have complex or high-risk psychosocial needs as assigned. The Social Worker performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and Service Standards.
Position Details:
Education
Master's in Social Work, or has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the MSW but awaiting conferment by the educational facility, for all Social Worker IIs hired after 12/25/2011.
(Social Worker IIs hired before December 2011 met previous job description education requirements.)
Licensure
Current license in Social Work in the state of employment (LMSW, LCSW), Minimum
Experience
0-2 years experience in acute care hospital setting, Minimum Preferred
Certification/Registration
BLS (CPR) at hire date, required, or within 90 days of hire
Other Skills & Knowledge
1. Strong verbal and written communication.
2. Strong assessment, time management, and critical thinking skills.
3. Advanced computer skills.
4. Interacts effectively with a variety of people and situations at all levels of the organization.
5. The assessment, care, and treatment will be consistent with the specific age-related needs of the patient. Including neonatal/infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric adult patients.
6. Skills and knowledge of human behavior and clinical aspects of medical Social Work.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.