Social Worker
Company: Mercy
Location: Highlandville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
We're a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life
a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional
service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique
gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most
of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and
discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100
Places to Work." $5,000 Sign on Bonus!!!
Overview: The Care Management model provides effective transition
planning and length of stay oversight while encompassing quality
patient care, patient safety, and financial components; promotes
integration of a seamless care model; coordinates patient
throughput; encourages healthcare team collaboration and
coordination as evidenced by metrics; and optimizes performance and
adoption of best practice. The Social Worker, as part of the Care
Management team, intervenes with patients who have complex or
high-risk psychosocial needs. In addition, the Social Worker offers
crisis intervention to patients and families and coordinates and
facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care. This role
receives referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from
interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Care
Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team). The
Social Worker performs duties and responsibilities in a manner
consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and Service
Standards.
Qualifications: Education Bachelor's in Social Work required for
all Social Workers hired after 12/25/2011. (Social Workers hired
before December 2011 met previous job description education
requirements.) Licensure None Experience 0-2 years experience in
acute care hospital setting, Minimum Preferred
Certification/Registration BLS (CPR) at hire date, required, or
within 90 days of hire Other Skills & Knowledge - Strong verbal and
written communication and facilitation skills. - Strong assessment
skills, time management skills, critical thinking skills. -
Advanced computer skills. - The assessment, care and treatment
provided by Social Worker will be consistent with the specific age
related needs of the patient. Is competent to care for patient age
groups including neonatal/infant, child, adolescent, adult and
geriatric adult patients. - Skills and knowledge of human behavior
and clinical aspects of medical Social Work. - Ability to interact
effectively with a variety of people and situations at all levels
of the organization. We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO,
tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are
just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers,
including those working 48 hours or more per pay period! We're
bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of
your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to
pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience
through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're
expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it
all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a
positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step
with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid
to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part
of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we
encourage you to apply. Mercy has determined this is a
safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state
of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this
job.
Keywords: Mercy, Springfield , Social Worker, Healthcare , Highlandville, Missouri
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