Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Description:

　　Responsible for the provision of basic evaluative, preventive, therapeutic, restorative and personal care services to assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of Mercy patients and their families, thus enabling them to better utilize medical care resources in order to achieve their optimal level of health. Applies fundamental psychosocial theory and methods to individuals, couples, families and groups with appropriate regard for the complexity of given problems. As assigned, provides social work services to patients at any and all points on the continuum of care, from pre-admission to post-discharge follow-up. May interact directly with persons of diverse ages.

　　MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

　　• Bachelor's degree in social work, required.

　　• Understands medical terminology

　　• Knowledgeable regarding clinical interviewing techniques.

　　• Knowledgeable regarding social work principles, standards and ethics.

　　• Basic understanding of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and child/dependent adult laws and regulations are desired.

　　• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran