Social Worker (LSW)
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Job Location:
Henderson, NV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your experience matters
Schedule: Monday Friday (8am 5pm)
How youll contribute
ASocial Workerwho excels in this role provides social work services for clients and their families who have problems in social functioning as it relates to their discharge planning and continued progress in the treatment plan. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Interviews and assesses patients and/or patients 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 patients 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.
- Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
- Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.
- Coordinates/Develops appropriate safety plan/measures if patients plan is to be discharged to the community.
- Provides brief solution-focused interventions to patients with the goal of assisting in stabilizing crisis.
- Provides information to hospital staff related to community resources and behavioral health processes. Coordinates with outpatient Behavioral Health service providers to create continuity of care including securing outpatient appointments as necessary.
- Completes behavioral health consultations with patients that present for medical services throughout the hospital system either in person or by use of telemedicine equipment.
- Monitors compliance with standards of care for patients with behavioral health needs in the Emergency Department. This includes making recommendations related to maintaining a safe environment of care and level of observation needs of the patient.
- Previous experience with counseling and discharge planning.
- Experience in providing crisis services.
- Experience working in the Emergency Department.
- Experience working on an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit.
- Experience using Telemedicine equipment for assessment.
- Knowledge of Recovery and Wellness Philosophy.
More about Maria Parham Health
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission the College of American Pathologists and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.
Where We Are:
Henderson offers a great outdoors including the regions largest lake providing endless hours of fun boating fishing water skiing and camping. Throw in great golfing hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off PTO cash out and PTO donation programs
Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Robust employee recognition and awards programs
And much more
EEOC Statement
Maria Parham Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Maria Parham Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
