Social Worker, Bachelors NonExempt

Lifepoint Health • Roaring Spring, PA

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About The Position

Assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelors required; Masters 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.

Nice To Haves

• Masters 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.
• Participates 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level