Social Worker

Lifepoint Health®; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance for higher education

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness programs and mental health services

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Social Worker in Sierra Vista, Arizona, responsible for assisting patients with their social and emotional needs. You will conduct assessments, develop intervention strategies, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, preferably a Master's, and require certification as a Board Certified Social Worker in Arizona. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Masters degree in Social Work or related field is preferred.
• Board certification in counseling or social work is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses patients and their families.
• Determines and arranges needed services and interventions.
• Participates in case reviews and consults with healthcare team.
• Assists with discharge planning and resource identification.
• Supervises and trains new staff, providing therapy.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Bachelors required; Masters preferred

Board Certified Social Worker in Arizona within 6 months

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker

Assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.

How You'll Contribute

• 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.
• Supervises and/or trains new staff, students, and interns. Provides individual, family and group therapy.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelors required; Masters preferred.
• Board Certified Social Worker, or related field (e.g. counseling) in the state of Arizona (CSW, LPCA, LCSW) within 6 months of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Handle With Care within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Canyon Vista Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Canyon Vista Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.