Social Worker- PRN

Lifepoint Health • Towanda, PA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker assesses and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems. They evaluate patients' ability to safely perform daily tasks and create personalized care plans tailored to their goals and challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelors required; master’s preferred
• Board Certified Social Worker, or related field (i.e. counseling) in the state of Kentucky (CSW, LPCA, LCSW) within 6 months of 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 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

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level