Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
18 days ago
Behavioral Health Social Worker
With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

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. 

  

Social Worker – Maryview Medical Center

Hours: PRN (as needed)

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 within6 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) 

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

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