Social Worker, Master's

LifePoint Hospitals • Wilson, NC

33d

About The Position

Assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.

Requirements

• 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.
• Masters of Social Work required
• Board Certified Social Worker in the state of North Carolina (LCSW or LCSW-A) prior to hire
• Handle With Care within 30 days of hire.

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 therapeutic services/interventions.
• Conducts therapy and therapeutic groups for patients daily. 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.
• Supervises and/or trains new staff, students, and interns.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees