Social Worker

LifePoint Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

43d

About The Position

The Social Worker assesses and plans interventions to assist patients and their families in coping with social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges related to acute illness and hospitalization. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, coordinates internal and external resources, and facilitates safe and effective discharge planning. This role requires strong critical thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment while ensuring compliance with treatment plans and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred
• Board Certified Social Worker, or related field (i.e. counseling) in the state where work is performed (CSW, LPCA, LCSW) within 6 months of hire
• Handle With Care within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• The Social Worker assesses and plans interventions to assist patients and their families in coping with social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges related to acute illness and hospitalization.
• Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, coordinates internal and external resources, and facilitates safe and effective discharge planning.
• This role requires strong critical thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment while ensuring compliance with treatment plans and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees