Mercy Health BSMH·Oregon, Ohio
The Advanced Social Worker provides direct patient care, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy in outpatient settings. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and managing crisis referrals and SUD screenings.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Advanced 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.
May provide clinical and administrative supervision.
Essential Job Functions Provides Individual, Family, & Group Psychotherapy in Ambulatory and Hospital Outpatient settings 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 power of attorney (POA) 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 screenings Crisis assessment and referral services Assist with onboarding new/entry level social workers May take on more complex tasks/projects as needed 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 (required) Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (preferred) Education Master of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration (required) Work Experience 2 years in healthcare, social or human services setting. (required) Training None As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters.
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Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and 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
Requires a Master of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration and a valid Social Worker license in the state of practice. At least 2 years of experience in healthcare or human services is required, with LISW or LCSW preferred.
Market context
Advanced social worker roles in Ohio healthcare settings are often competitive because employers look for licensed candidates with direct patient-facing experience and strong coordination skills across care teams. This position requires a master’s degree, a valid Ohio social work license, and at least 2 years in healthcare, social, or human services; review the hospital’s licensure and experience expectations closely before applying. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you save research time while comparing medical, dental, vision, PTO, and referral bonus details.
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