Social Worker (LSW), Acute
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Job Location:
Somerset, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Acute
Social Worker (LSW) Cancer Treatment Center
FT Days
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. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.
Where We Are:
The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65000-acre lake with 1200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized high quality performing and visual arts concerts and other special events to the community.
Connect with our recruiting specialist
Please contact Melissa Gilbert by texting calling or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary:
A Social Worker (LSW) assesses and plans interventions to help patients cope with social emotional economic and environmental problems. Collaborates with various medical providers and clinical teams to provide patient and family advocacy navigation through cancer care processes assistant with grants and all other barriers they face during their oncology care.
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.
Identifies appropriate resources including transportation housing healthcare and social/spiritual services and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
Provides individual family and group therapy.
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelors required; Masters preferred
Board Certified Social Worker or related field (i.e. counseling) in the state of Kentucky (CSW LPCA LCSW) Board eligible within 6 months of hire
Handle With Care within 30 days of hire.
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.
EEOC Statement:
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
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
