Mercy Health·Paducah, Kentucky
The Advanced Social Worker provides high-level support, counseling, and advocacy for patients facing complex physical and emotional challenges. They develop individualized care plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
Mercy Health: About us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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.
The Advanced Social Worker is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life’s challenges by providing high-level support, resources, and advocacy to patients facing complex physical, mental and emotional challenges.
This role involves using specialized knowledge in clinical social work to assess patient needs, develop personalized plans, offer counseling, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Advanced Social Workers may work across a variety of settings, with a focus on empowering patients and advocating for their well-being.
Advanced Social Workers provide 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 the organization.
May provide clinical role consultation and collaboration.
Evaluates patient’s needs, situations, and support networks to identify goals and develop individualized care plans. Develops and implements advanced intervention strategies and treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, especially for complex patient populations in specialized areas.
Provides emotional support, guidance, education and counseling, using evidence-based techniques, to help patients cope with challenges and adjust to changes
Manages cases, tracks progress, and identifies and refers patients to community agencies, such as mental health resources, substance abuse treatment, and housing assistance.
Represents patients' interests, advocates for resources, and addresses systemic barriers.
Responds to crisis situations, providing immediate support, and connecting patients with appropriate resources.
Works with other professionals, such as providers, therapists, and clinical staff, to coordinate care as part of the multidisciplinary care team
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.
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) (required)
• 2 years in social or human services setting, including direct practice, assessment, and treatment planning, including clinical and internship experience. (required)
Debriefing: Motivational interviewing
Patient Centered care
Care planning
Performing medical and safety screenings
Technology proficiency
Documentation: Basic data analytics
Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Working within an interdisciplinary team
De-escalation: Collaboration with community organizations
Virtual interaction
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health [https://careers.mercy.com/us/en/lifeatmercy?utm_source=job_description] 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.
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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, 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 Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [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 [recruitment@mercy.com].
A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and a state Social Worker license (LSW) are required. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in social or human services, including direct practice and treatment planning.
Market context
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