Senior Medical Social Worker - Night Shift (CSW)

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks a Senior Social Worker to provide medical social services to patients and families. The role works with the RN Case Manager to implement discharge plans and provides psychosocial assessments for admitted and referred patients.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, documentation, and support across age groups. The ideal candidate has hospital-based social work experience, CSW licensure, strong communication skills, and proficient Microsoft Office abilities.

Qualifications

• Hospital-based social work experience.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) licensure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and resource information.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments for patients and families and help formulate discharge plans with the RN Case Manager.
• Develop and follow up on discharge plans and aftercare coordination.
• Provide crisis intervention and resource referrals as needed; maintain documentation.

Skills

CSW licensure

Hospital social work

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

MS Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of Kentucky seeks a Senior Social Worker to provide medical social services to patients and families. The role works with the RN Case Manager to implement discharge plans and provides psychosocial assessments for admitted and referred patients.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, documentation, and support across age groups. The ideal candidate has hospital-based social work experience, CSW licensure, strong communication skills, and proficient Microsoft Office abilities.