As part of the Virtual Substance Use Recovery Program, the Clinical Social Worker engages with patients across all phases of recovery. This role requires advanced clinical expertise, including the ability to triage initially stabilized patients, complete comprehensive assessments, establish diagnoses, and deliver brief intervention-based therapy. Proficiency in motivational interviewing and other evidence-based practices is essential to support patient engagement and long-term recovery. The Clinical Social Worker functions with a high degree of autonomy, managing a dynamic caseload while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. Responsibilities include providing intensive case management services, addressing social determinants of health, coordinating care across providers and settings, and connecting patients with community and internal resources. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Education:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Required.
Licensure:
Current license in Social Work in the state of employment (LMSW, LCSW), LCSW required.
Experience:
Minimum 2 or more years’ experience in substance use, behavioral health, or acute hospital care setting preferred.
Other Skills & Knowledge
1. Advanced interpersonal communication, cultural competence, written and facilitation skills.
2.Strong time management and critical thinking skills
3. Specialized ability to assess, diagnoses, and use effective clinical interventions
4.Comprehensive skills in treatment planning and outcome evaluation.
5. Advanced computer skills.
6. Robust knowledge of human behavior and clinical aspects of Social Work.
7. Expert at interacting effectively with a variety of people and collaborate across disciplines.
8.Knowledge of community resources for appropriate referrals.
9.Other duties as assigned.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.
