Mercy

Social Services Associate - Inpatient (Days)

Mercy  •  Fort Smith, AR (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Are you passionate about helping patients navigate complex healthcare needs and ensuring they receive the support and resources necessary for successful outcomes? Mercy is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Social Worker - Inpatient Care Management to join our team.

In this role, you will partner with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care, address psychosocial needs, facilitate discharge planning, and support positive patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

Position Details:

What You'll Do

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
  • Identify barriers to care and develop intervention strategies to improve outcomes.
  • Coordinate discharge planning, including referrals for home health, durable medical equipment, transportation, medication assistance, and community resources.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, care managers, and external agencies to support safe and timely patient transitions.
  • Assist with crisis intervention, guardianship, power of attorney, and other legal or ethical concerns when appropriate.
  • Support initiatives focused on reducing length of stay, improving patient satisfaction, and enhancing care management outcomes.
  • Document assessments, interventions, and care plans within the electronic medical record.
  • Provide education and guidance to patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding available resources and discharge expectations.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and performance initiatives that support exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical or healthcare setting.
  • Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Advanced computer proficiency.
  • Knowledge of human behavior and the clinical aspects of medical social work.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred

  • Previous experience in hospital-based care management, case management, discharge planning, or medical social work.
  • Experience working with community resources and post-acute care services.

Why Mercy?

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.

Mercy

About Mercy

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.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chesterfield, Missouri
Year Founded
1886
Website
mercy.net
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