SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW) (PT Days)

UHS • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first orthopedic surgery and inpatient rehabilitation facility in the Las Vegas area, combining specialty orthopedics and inpatient rehabilitation at one location. The Social Worker is responsible for arranging appropriate and timely patient discharges and transfers for patients referred to the Care Management Department.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work.
• At least one year of actual work experience in a hospital setting, or an ongoing plan for consultation between the social worker and a qualified social worker must be developed.
• Knowledge of social and physical factors that affect functional status at discharge.
• Knowledge of community resources to meet patients’ post-discharge clinical and social needs.
• Current license from the Nevada State Board of Examiners for Social Workers (LMSW).
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or service appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

• Arrange appropriate and timely discharges and transfers for patients referred to the Care Management Department.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS subsidiaries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time