LCSW Social Worker — Full-Time Care Coordinator

Lifepoint Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Leaves

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with Company Match

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Social Worker (LCSW) to support patients and families in planning care and ensuring smooth transitions.

In this full-time role, you will perform assessments, coordinate services, and collaborate with the care team to uphold treatment plans; you will also assist with discharge planning and Medicaid-related screenings to connect patients with needed resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
• 2 years of related work experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification; Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days hire/transfer

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's 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 patient's 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.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Social Worker (LCSW) to support patients and families in planning care and ensuring smooth transitions.

In this full-time role, you will perform assessments, coordinate services, and collaborate with the care team to uphold treatment plans; you will also assist with discharge planning and Medicaid-related screenings to connect patients with needed resources.