Social Worker (LCSW) PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Social Worker Coordinator in Ashland, KY. The role focuses on developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and coordinating care for adults and geriatric patients in an acute rehabilitation unit.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain documentation, and support patient education while ensuring compliance with policies. PRN schedule offers flexibility within a supportive care network.

Qualifications

• Graduated from CSWE-approved master's degree in social work.
• Current license or certification to practice social work.
• ACSW certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-admission screening as requested
• Conduct initial assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Evaluate patient and family response to treatment
• Document the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence
• Obtain pre-certification and re-certification of patient's insurance coverage as appropriate according to policy and procedure
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others
• Contribute to client relations and marketing activities
• Maintain competency, licenses/ certifications, and memberships in applicable professional organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Social work expertise

Geriatric care experience

Assessment skills

Education

CSWE-accredited MSW degree

Current license/certification to practice

ACSW certification desirable

Job description

Facility Name: UK King's Daughter Medical Center
Setting: Acute Rehabilitation Unit
FTE: PRN
City/State: Ashland, KY

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

A Social Worker Coordinator who excels in this role

• Participate in pre-admission screening as requested
• Conduct initial assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Evaluate patient and family response to treatment
• Document the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence
• Obtain pre-certification and re-certification of patient's insurance coverage as appropriate according to policy and procedure
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others
• Contribute to client relations and marketing activities
• Maintain competency, licenses/ certifications, and memberships in applicable professional organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Why join us

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• At a minimum, be a graduate of a CSWE approved master'sdegree program and holdapplicable and current license/certification to practice
• ACSW certification is desirable
• Education/experience in working with an adult and geriatric population is necessary; education/experience serving people with physical disabilities is desirable

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.