Inpatient Social Worker

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

401k plan with company match

Excellent medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Wellstone Regional Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN seeks a Master’s level Social Worker for the inpatient population. You will perform social services to help patients and families meet biopsychosocial needs, applying therapeutic skills to improve emotional health.

The role includes crisis intervention, short- and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed. Licensed Indiana social work credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work or clinically related mental health field.
• Two years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
• Licensed as LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/LCAC in Indiana preferred but not required; applicable education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting biopsychosocial needs and support emotional health through therapeutic skills.
• Provide crisis intervention, short- and long-term family therapy, and information/referrals as needed.
• Coordinate with care teams to support inpatient population and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Group therapy

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Responsibilities

Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and the Louisville area since 2003. Wellstone specializes in the treatment of Adolescents, Children, Adults, and the CD populations. In addition to our in-patient services, we offer out-patient programs as well. Wellstone is seeking a dynamic and talented Master's level Social Worker for the inpatient population.

The Social Worker performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a clinically related mental health field.

Experience: Program Social Worker is preferred to have two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills. This time in the field can include practicum and internship studies or work at a mental health institution while an undergraduate.

License: Program Social Worker should be licensed as a LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC in the state of Indiana. However, this is not a requirement, but preference. Experience in the field with appropriate education will be acceptable.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and CPI training prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. The Social Worker must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

If you want more information about the Social Worker position, please contact HR Director, Tiffany Pierce. [e-mail]. [phone].

This opportunity provides the following:

• *UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS!!!!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus opportunity for SOCIAL WORKERS!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

For more information about this position please contact HR Dir., Tiffany Pierce, [e-mail].

EEO Statement

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