Social Worker, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Darby, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker is responsible for assessing and planning interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems. This role involves interviewing patients and/or their families, caregivers, and legal representatives to determine and arrange for needed internal and external services. The Social Worker will participate in case reviews, consult with healthcare team members, and assist with discharge planning by identifying and referring patients to appropriate resources such as transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services. Additionally, this position may involve supervising and/or training new staff, students, and interns, and providing individual, family, and group therapy.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills required.
• 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.
• Education: Bachelors required; master’s preferred
• Licenses: Board Certified Social Worker, or related field (i.e. counseling) in the state of Kentucky (CSW, LPCA, LCSW) within 6 months of hire
• Certifications: Handle with Care within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with rehab documentation systems is preferred.

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.
• Participate 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.
• Supervises and/or trains new staff, students, and interns.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level