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Advanced Social Worker

St. Mary's Palliative Care

JOB DESCRIPTION

Advanced Social Worker – St. Mary's Palliative Care

Req ID

R281640

Location

5855 Bremo Road, Richmond, VA 23226, United States of America

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions:

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.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW) in state of practice (required)
Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (preferred)

Experience

2 years in social or human services setting, including direct practice, assessment, and treatment planning, including clinical and internship experience. (required)

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

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

Training:

None

Range:

Minimum: $30.99
Maximum: $48.04
As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission 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.

What we offer

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 Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia, and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team. 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.

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