PRN Social Worker: Crisis Counseling & Family Support (Flexible Hours)

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a social worker to provide psychosocial assessments and therapy within an interdisciplinary team. The role includes discharge planning, family education, and coordination with community resources.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, comprehensive treatment planning, and adherence to medical/legal guidelines. Experience in crisis intervention and group therapy is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Current social worker licensure as required by the state where services are performed.
• Certification in Case Management (preferred).
• Two years of social work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and community strengths and problems.
• Participate as an integral professional in an interdisciplinary treatment team led by physician.
• Formulate, develop, and implement comprehensive treatment plans with evidence-based interventions.
• Screen and provide therapy for issues including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and autism spectrum.
• Provide consultative services to health care team and maintain knowledge of medical/legal issues affecting patient care.
• Educate patients and families about adaptation to diagnosis, illness, treatment and life situations.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams and discharge planning discussions.
• Facilitate connections to community resources and placement options as needed.
• May facilitate cognitive/psychoeducational group therapy and provide individual brief therapy as directed.
• Maintain documentation and EMR per department and hospital policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Certification in Case Management

Job description

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a social worker to provide psychosocial assessments and therapy within an interdisciplinary team. The role includes discharge planning, family education, and coordination with community resources.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, comprehensive treatment planning, and adherence to medical/legal guidelines. Experience in crisis intervention and group therapy is a plus.