Social Worker

TrustPoint Hospital•Murfreesboro, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TrustPoint Hospital is hiring an Inpatient Social Worker in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The role plans, directs, defines, and coordinates individualized and group therapeutic support and services for patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use, and physical or emotional abuse. The hospital provides inpatient and outpatient medical and psychiatric services, including acute physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult, adolescent, geriatric psychiatry, and medical psychiatry. Supervision hours toward licensure are available for registered associates. The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans, coordinates care and discharge planning, provides crisis intervention, and supports patients and families. The role participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, facilitates groups and referrals as requested, manages a caseload, and maintains timely and accurate patient documentation in accordance with facility and accreditation standards. This is a full-time day position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an accredited master’s-level social work program with successful completion of social work field education, an internship, or a similar practicum.
State licensure as required where the facility operates; examples include Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience working with the patient population.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans while ensuring patient safety.
Gather information about patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations through observation and interviews with patients and families, and use it to develop and implement treatment plans.
Provide crisis intervention and help families understand the implications and complexities of life situations and their impact on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing discharge planning.
Identify, assess, and coordinate patient cases, anticipating needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home or community services.
Facilitate education, process groups, support groups, and referrals as requested.
Conduct intakes and assist with coordinating placements within facility programs, as needed.
Promote recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest possible level of social functioning.
Communicate with or assist family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely patient chart documentation that meets facility and accreditation standards.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.