LCSW/CSW Full Time

Job Description:

Licensed or Certified Social Worker - Psychiatric Unit

Full-time, 7:00a - 3:30p

Job Description:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Certified Social Worker (CSW) provides certified social work services to patients and their families. This LCSW or CSW is a dedicated position responsible for coordinating discharge planning and case management of patients within the hospital setting. This involves hands-on interaction with aiding patients, in conjunction with family members, in achieving an effective transition from hospital to post-hospitalization care through assessment, planning, relaying information, and referral to appropriate community agencies throughout the discharge planning process. The LCSW or CSW provides advice or guidance for any other nonmedical problem or barriers to care that may hinder the patient's rate of recovery or delay discharge and serves as a resource for continuity of care options after discharge. The LCSW or CSW serves as a qualified medical healthcare provider (QMHP) for patients in mental inquest warrant (MIW) hearings. The LCSW or CSW provides utilization review for mental health services and also provides clinical services to patients regarding their mental health needs.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.

• Certification and/or license in Social Work in the state of Kentucky.

• If Certified (CSW), a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical social work preferred.

• A background in behavioral health preferred.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement plans with company match