Social Worker (LMSW)
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Job Summary
Social Worker (LMSW)
Schedule: this is a part-time role.
Your experience matters
More about our team
This team works in our 12-bed inpatient Behavioral Health Unit and primarily works with an adult patient population.
How youll contribute
A Social Worker who excels in this role investigates assesses and plans interventions to help patients cope with social emotional economic and environmental problems. Additional responsibilities include:
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.
Mentors new staff students and interns.
Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.
Why join us
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.
What were looking for
Applicants should have a New Mexico Licensed Master of Social Work and masters degree in social work. Additional requirements include:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Two years of related experience
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EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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