Social Worker (LMSW)

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker (LMSW) will investigate, assess, and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems in our behavioral health unit.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• State of Pennsylvania Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW).
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP).
• Crisis Intervention Training (within 90 days hire/transfer).
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
• Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level