Social Worker - Adult Psychiatric Unit - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc

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Portsmouth, VA Until 9/16/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 18, 2026 Last posted July 18, 2026
Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Bon Secours 

Intro paragraph 

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 


Advanced Social Worker – Maryview Medical Center

  

Job Summary: 

The Advanced Social Worker provides 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health. May provide clinical and administrative supervision. 

  

Essential Functions: 

  • Provides Individual, Family, & Group Psychotherapy in Ambulatory and Hospital Outpatient settings.  
  • Responsible for psychosocial assessments, Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) completion, discharge planning, and post-discharge calls.  
  • Knowledge of involuntary processes such as guardianships, advanced directives, and power of attorney (POA).  
  • Administers patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9), Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and Social Determinants of Health screenings.  
  • Offers community resource knowledge and collaboration.  
  • Participates in continued education and in-service training.  

  

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 of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration (required)  

  

Licensing & Certifications: 

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

  

Experience: 

  • 2 years of experience in healthcare, social services or human services setting (required) 


Range
 

Minimum: $30.99
Maximum: $48.04

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health 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 insurances, 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.

Department:

Adult Psychiatric Unit - Maryview

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 at recruitment@mercy.com.

About this role

Summary

Provides psychotherapy, assessments, discharge planning, and community resource collaboration in psychiatric care.

Job title

Advanced Social Worker

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Portsmouth, VA, on-site; remote not allowed.

Salary

$0k–$0k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

social work licenseMSW or MSSA degreepsychotherapyassessment

Preferred skills

LISWLCSWmental health expertise

Specializations

psychotherapydischarge planningassessmentcommunity resources
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Portsmouth, VA, USA

On-site City
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