Senior Social Worker - Inpatient On-Call (CSW)

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Healthcare seeks a Senior Social Worker for inpatient, on-call coverage in Lexington, KY. The role involves psychosocial assessments, discharge planning with the RN Case Manager, and post-discharge follow-up, with a focus on environmental and psychological factors affecting treatment.

Qualified candidates will have an MSW and CSW licensure, strong communication skills, crisis intervention abilities, and experience in hospital settings.

Qualifications

• MSW required.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) licensure required or eligible.
• Strong communication and crisis intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments for inpatients and outpatients.
• Collaborate with RN Case Manager to formulate discharge plans.
• Maintain follow-up and coordinate resources for patients and families.

Skills

Hospital social work

CSW licensure

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Education

MSW

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Kentucky Healthcare seeks a Senior Social Worker for inpatient, on-call coverage in Lexington, KY. The role involves psychosocial assessments, discharge planning with the RN Case Manager, and post-discharge follow-up, with a focus on environmental and psychological factors affecting treatment.

Qualified candidates will have an MSW and CSW licensure, strong communication skills, crisis intervention abilities, and experience in hospital settings.