Social Worker- PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Social Worker for PRN coverage at the Towanda campus. The role focuses on assessing social, emotional, and environmental needs, planning interventions, and coordinating services to support patients and families.

Responsibilities include interviews, discharge planning, patient referrals, and providing therapy. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s is preferred, with state licensure within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Licensure as Social Worker in state of Kentucky or eligible for licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Handle with Care certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses patients and families to determine needs.
• Develops and implements plans for internal and external services/interventions.
• Participates in case reviews and coordinates with healthcare team for care plan adherence.
• Assist with discharge planning and connect patients to resources and transportation.
• Trains and supervises staff, students, and interns.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Social Worker-PRN

Who we are:

Formerly known as Towanda Memorial Hospital, this facility is a satellite campus of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, located 17 miles north in Sayre, Pa.

The Towanda campus joined Guthrie in April 2015, serving Bradford and Sullivan counties, offering ease of access to clinical services to those in the surrounding communities. Long-term care services are also provided for patients with a 68-bed skilled nursing unit and a 94-bed personal care home.

How you'll contribute

The Social Worker. assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.
Evaluate patients' ability to safely perform daily tasks and create personalized care plans tailored to their goals and challenges.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Participate 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.

Why join us...

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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

Education: Bachelors required; master's preferred
Licenses: Board Certified Social Worker, or related field (i.e. counseling) in the state of Kentucky (CSW, LPCA, LCSW) within 6 months of hire
Certifications: Handle with Care within 30 days of hire.

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.

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.