Provides social work services for patients and families to enhance their psychosocial functioning. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Education
Master's in Social Work, Required, or has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the MSW but awaiting conferment by the educational facility, for all Social Worker IIs hired after 12/25/2011.
(Social Worker IIs hired before December 2011 met previous job description education requirements.)
Licensure
Current license in Social Work in the state of employment (LMSW, LCSW), Minimum
Experience
0-2 years experience in acute care hospital setting, Minimum Preferred
Certification/Registration
Other Skills & Knowledge
1. Strong verbal and written communication and facilitation skills.
2. Strong assessment skills, time management skills, critical thinking skills.
3. Advanced computer skills.
4. The assessment, care and treatment provided by Social Worker II will be consistent with the specific age-related needs of the patient. Is competent to care for patient age groups including neonatal/infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult patients.
5. Skills and knowledge of human behavior and clinical aspects of medical Social Work.
6. Ability to interact effectively with a variety of people and situations at all levels of the organization.
7. Valid Drivers license and current Motor Vehicle Registration
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.
