OverviewFor more than 70 years Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care Stroke Care Orthopedics Neurological Surgery Comprehensive Cancer Care Maternity Care and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area’s largest not-for-profit employers we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health. Visit here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/mercy-redding) to learn more.One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The incumbent provides social services to patient and/or family in accordance with physicians orders. The incumbent also acts as a consultant to the healthcare team and helps them better understand significant social and emotional factors as they affect the treatment plan.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor in Social Sciences degree or a related field required
One (1) year of experience in social work required.
BLS Certification through AHA required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Social Work
Two (2) years of acute care hospital experience required (or a combination of hospital and other experience which provides for ability to fulfill the duties of this position)
Pay Range$35.98 - $46.83 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.