About The Position

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, is located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno and offers expanded services including acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. The new adult behavioral health program will serve all adults 18 years and older, expanding on the current 50 and older program at NNMC. The department operates as a multidisciplinary team comprising physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will receive individualized care plans that include individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a secure, compassionate 24-hour environment. This LCSW opportunity is part-time, requiring 24 hours per week, and includes full benefits with a convenient day shift schedule. The role involves patient assessment, recommendations, and arranging appropriate and timely discharge and transfer arrangements for patients in the detox unit.

Requirements

  • Masters degree, License Clinical Social Worker required.
  • Current state Social Worker licensure.
  • 3 or more years of previous experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning preferably in an acute care setting.
  • Knowledge of community resources to meet post discharge clinical and social needs.

Responsibilities

  • Completes evaluation of patients on legal hold to assess safety needs and appropriate level of care.
  • Works with multidisciplinary team to make recommendations on continuing or discontinuing legal hold.
  • Competent in completing timely and accurate paperwork on each legal hold and following the current process for notifying legal council.
  • Provides individual and group therapy sessions.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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