Outpatient Therapist/Referral Specialist- St. Mary's Hospital

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 as a Social Worker in state of practice (preferred, required within 6 months of hire)

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

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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 ~~~ . 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 ~~~