Inpatient Hospital Social Worker — CSW Licensed

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks a Senior Social Worker to provide medical social services to patients and families, coordinating discharge plans with the RN Case Manager. The role includes psychosocial assessments and follow-up as needed to support patient care.

Ideal candidates have hospital social work experience and a CSW license in Kentucky, with strong communication, crisis intervention, and computer skills. This position is based in Lexington, KY with onsite duties.

Qualifications

• 3 years hospital social work experience preferred
• 1 year in acute medical setting highly preferred
• Certified Social Worker licensure required in Kentucky
• Strong communication and crisis intervention abilities
• Independent work style with collaborative team fit

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services to patients and families; collaborate with care team
• Formulate and implement discharge plans with RN Case Manager
• Conduct psychosocial assessments for all consulted patients
• Provide follow-up as needed and support abuse/neglect cases

Skills

Hospital social work

CSW licensure

Communication skills

MS Office

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Kentucky seeks a Senior Social Worker to provide medical social services to patients and families, coordinating discharge plans with the RN Case Manager. The role includes psychosocial assessments and follow-up as needed to support patient care.

Ideal candidates have hospital social work experience and a CSW license in Kentucky, with strong communication, crisis intervention, and computer skills. This position is based in Lexington, KY with onsite duties.