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Social Worker - Substance Use Recovery Program

Mercy • Chesterfield, MO 63017 • Posted 1 day ago

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In-person • Full-time • Mid Level

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The Social Worker at Mercy Virtual's Substance Use Recovery Program is responsible for interacting with patients seeking treatment for their opioid use disorder, engaging in all phases of their recovery process through a collaborative care model. This role involves triaging, diagnosing, treating, and providing intensive case management services within a novel telehealth, medication-assisted treatment program embedded within the Mercy Health System.

Responsibilities

  • Interact with patients seeking treatment for their opioid use disorder
  • Engage with patients in all phases of their recovery process
  • Triage, diagnose, and treat patients
  • Provide intensive case management services

Qualifications

Required

  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Licensure current in Social Work; Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), in the state of employment and eligible for licensure in all states in Mercy Ministry
  • Minimum 2 years experience in acute care hospital, behavioral health, and/or substance use treatment

Preferred

  • Adult experience

About Mercy

Mercy is a leading U.S. not-for-profit healthcare organization operating hospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities, home care, long-term care, and hospice services. Founded in 1827 by the Sisters of Mercy, it is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, and recognized for its clinical excellence and innovation. Mercy has a strong global presence through partnerships, joint ventures, and international medical missions, focusing on providing compassionate care to underserved populations.

Full Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Overview:

  • Mercy Virtual’ s Substance Use Recovery Program is a one-of-a-kind telehealth, medication assisted treatment program embedded within the Mercy Health System.
  • We are a grass roots, niche program looking to add a self-starting, proficient social worker to the team.
  • The Social Worker, as part of the Virtual Substance Use Recovery Program, interacts with patients who are seeking treatment for their opioid use disorder.
  • The Social Worker will engage with patients in all phases of their recovery process though a collaborative care model requiring the ability to triage, diagnose, and treat.
  • In addition, the Social Worker provides a wide variety of intensive case management services.
  • Mercy’s Substance Use Program is a novel program, and this role will serve on a small team of highly motivated, team-oriented professionals.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Licensure: Licensure current in Social Work; Licensed Master Social Worker(LMSW), in the state of employment and eligible for licensure in all states in Mercy Ministry.
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in any of the following: acute care hospital, behavioral health, and/or substance use treatment.
    • Adult experience preferred.
    • Hospital and mental health experience preferred.

Key Mercy Benefits:

    • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
    • Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
    • Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
    • Paid parental leave for new parents
    • 401k with employer match
    • Paid PTO for volunteering
    • Competitive salary
    • Future career growth!

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