Social Worker II Davenport Full Time

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

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We are looking to hire a Social Worker II who interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies to ensure the patient's progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge is quality driven, while being efficient and cost effective.

• Serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information.
• Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective, through screening mechanisms, and assesses the needs of patients and families and provides information, support, counseling, case facilitation, and timely, accurate referrals to appropriate resources.
• Ensures that a transition plan for ongoing management or resolution of issues is in place at the time that the patient is clinically ready to leave the acute care environment.
• Performs patient home visits.

Schedule:

• 80 hours biweekly / Full-Time/ Day Shift

General Requirements:

• Licensure in Iowa or Illinois required at time of hire. License in the second state (Iowa or Illinois) required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: More than 2 years' experience required

Education:

• Master's Degree Field OF Study: Social Work Licensures/Registration

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.