Social Worker

Wellpath; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

401k benefits

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Social Worker Licensed Master’s to join our Rehab Program in Kentucky. You will conduct screenings, evaluations, and provide therapeutic interventions to patients under clinical supervision, using evidence-based practices and adhering to licensure rules.

This full-time role emphasizes compassion, documentation, and collaboration to deliver quality care. Applicants must hold an active KY MSW license or be eligible, with 1+ year in a mental health setting; a housing allowance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field.
• Active license registered with the KY Board of Social Work or license-eligible.
• 1+ year of experience in a mental health treatment program, preferably in a correctional or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake evaluations and assessments for patients referred by security, healthcare staff, and community sources, and make appropriate recommendations for further care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans including individual and group therapy and psychoeducation.
• Provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention; assess risk and advise staff as needed.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, CQI/QA studies, and staff training on mental health topics.
• Document findings, diagnosis, treatment course, and other required information in health records.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic communication

Documentation

Education

MSW degree

Job description

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved


• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture


• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join Us And Find a Career That Supports

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved


• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture


• Excellent career growth opportunities

Perks And Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!


• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching


• Company paid life insurance


• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)


• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts


• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Social Worker Licensed Master's will work under the direction of the Manager of Rehab Program, Psychologist, and Social Worker Licensed Certified, and will be responsible for conducting screening, diagnostic evaluations, and providing therapeutic interventions to patients. This will include brief therapy and crisis intervention using evidence-based practices, while adhering to licensure standards, as well as state and federal rules and regulations. The Social Worker Licensed Master's will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients in need of social work services within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake evaluations and assessments for patients referred by various sources, including security, healthcare staff, and community sources, and make appropriate recommendations for further care, including referrals for involuntary treatment or specialized housing/observation.


• Develop and implement treatment plans, including individual and group therapy, psychoeducational groups, and substance abuse counseling, based on clinical findings and patient needs, and ensure regular updates in accordance with local policy.


• Provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention interventions as needed, assess for suicide risk, and provide consultation to security and healthcare staff on patients' behaviors, safety concerns, and mental health concerns.


• Participate in treatment team meetings, classification meetings, and other required administrative meetings, as well as CQI and QA studies, and provide staff training on relevant mental health topics.


• Document findings, diagnosis, treatment course, and other required documentation in patients' health records, and ensure compliance with Facility and company policies and procedures, including safety and mental health policies.

Additional Details

• This is a full-time/day shift position.


• Candidate must have an active license registered with the KY Board of Social Work.


• This position offers an approved housing allowance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field.

Experience

• One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital setting

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed or license eligible as a Master’s Social Worker by the Social Work Licensing Board

This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.