Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital at Mercy Health, Lorain, OH

Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital at Mercy Health in Lorain, OH. Part-time. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24

Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Lorain Hospital

Shift/Schedule

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

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)

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

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

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re 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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:
IOP Lorain

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 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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected] .