PRN Social Worker - Inpatient Care & Crisis Support

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial assessments and counseling to patients and families in an inpatient setting. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, developing treatment plans, and supporting discharge planning.

The position requires a Master's degree in social work and state licensure as applicable (WV/LCSW/LICSW; OH/LISW-S; MD/LCSW; PA may not require licensure). Flexibility to work weekends/holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Current social worker licensure as required by the state where services are performed.
• WV licensure options include LGSW, LCSW, or LICSW.
• PA does not require state licensure.
• OH licensure includes LSW/LISW or LISW-S.
• MD licensure includes LMSW, LCSW, or LISW-C.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and community strengths and problems related to diagnosis, illness, treatment, and life situation.
• Participate as an integral professional in an interdisciplinary treatment team led by physician.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans using evidence-based approaches.
• Provide therapy and interventions for various presenting problems including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, thought disorders, and trauma.
• Provide consultative services to health care team members and maintain knowledge of medical/legal issues affecting patient care.
• Educate patients and families about adaptation to diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams and represent social work perspectives with patients and families.
• Assist with discharge planning starting on admission and throughout stay.
• Liaise with community resources to assist patients and families.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration with health care teams

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in social work

Current social worker licensure as required by state

WV: LGSW/LCSW or LICSW

PA: No licensure required

OH: LSW/LISW or LISW-S

MD: LMSW/LCSW or LISW-C

Job description

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial assessments and counseling to patients and families in an inpatient setting. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, developing treatment plans, and supporting discharge planning.

The position requires a Master's degree in social work and state licensure as applicable (WV/LCSW/LICSW; OH/LISW-S; MD/LCSW; PA may not require licensure). Flexibility to work weekends/holidays is preferred.