What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Associate, PRN position at Mercy?
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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."
Overview:
Management for the assigned inpatient Care Management population. This position is designed to facilitate an effective process of the new care model; supporting quality patient care, safety and financial components; promoting integration of a seamless care model; coordinating patient throughput; collaborating to include coordination as evidenced by metrics, optimizing performance and adoption of best practice. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
Education
Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Science or related field, Minimum required
Experience
2 years in a clinical area, Minimum required
Other
Strong verbal and written communication and facilitation skills. Strong assessment skills, time management skills, critical thinking skills. Advanced computer skills. 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. Must have 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 32 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.
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