Licensed Social Worker (Master's Degree/LCSW Required) - Hospital Setting
About The Position
The Licensed Social Worker/Therapist assists in the integration of social services functions in the patient care, discharge planning and aftercare planning process with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies and health care facilities. The Social Worker/Therapist provides direct care to patient as appropriate and ensures compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards. The Social Worker/Therapist assists patients and their families through the use of psychotherapeutic skills to understand, identify and resolve complex problems resulting from psychiatric illnesses utilizing group and individual therapies. Expected to provide supervision in directors absence.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field such as counseling or psychology
- LCSW required
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the integration of social services functions in the patient care, discharge planning and aftercare planning process with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies and health care facilities.
- Provides direct care to patient as appropriate and ensures compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards.
- Assists patients and their families through the use of psychotherapeutic skills to understand, identify and resolve complex problems resulting from psychiatric illnesses utilizing group and individual therapies.
- Provides supervision in directors absence.
Benefits
- Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
