Overview By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better. A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award. Job Details The Social Worker / LMHC is a member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for assessment, treatment and the provision of direct treatment services to mental health and/or chemical dependency behavioral health patients utilizing a variety of clinical social work treatment techniques and modalities. Adheres to Mercy Hospital/department policies and procedures and JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times. Responsibilities: • Demonstrate consistent ability to perform clinical social work skills necessary in the care & treatment of mental health/substance abuse outpatients • Conduct comprehensive assessments, individual, family, group therapy & crisis intervention as per patient's treatment plan • Initiate follow-up and outreach on all canceled and no show appointments and inactive cases • Maintain or exceed patient care departmental productivity standards. Actively manages daily schedule and promptly engages newly assigned patients • Complete acceptable psychosocial assessments, patient consent forms, patient education assessment and discharge summaries as per departmental requirements • Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, conferences and committees. Keeps abreast of current literature and professional trends Qualifications: • MSW/DSW/PHD in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) • Active LMSW or LCSW or LMHC by the State of New York or Limited Permit • Prior experience with mentally and /or chemically dependent population required • Prior experience with provision of verbal therapies and/or clinical social work treatment preferred Salary Range USD $36.56 - USD $51.00 /Hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth. Join our team at Mercy Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.