Social Worker (LSW), Acute

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, NJ

3d

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Acute Social Worker (LSW) – Cancer Treatment Center FT | Days Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services. Where We Are: The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community. Connect with our recruiting specialist Please contact Melissa Gilber t by texting 615-324-9804 , calling 629-257-6058 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/Mgilbert Why Join Us: We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Position Summary: A Social Worker (LSW) assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems. Collaborates with various medical providers and clinical teams to provide patient and family advocacy, navigation through cancer care processes, assistant with grants and all other barriers they face during their oncology care. 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. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan. Provides individual, family and group therapy. What We Are Looking For: Bachelors required; Masters preferred Board Certified Social Worker, or related field (i.e. counseling) in the state of Kentucky (CSW, LPCA, LCSW) Board eligible within 6 months of hire Handle With Care within 30 days of hire. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. EEOC Statement: Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements

• Bachelors required; Masters preferred
• Board Certified Social Worker, or related field (i.e. counseling) in the state of Kentucky (CSW, LPCA, LCSW)
• Board eligible within 6 months of hire
• Handle With Care within 30 days of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Responsibilities

• assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems
• Collaborates with various medical providers and clinical teams to provide patient and family advocacy, navigation through cancer care processes, assistant with grants and all other barriers they face during their oncology care
• 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
• Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan
• Provides individual, family and group therapy

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