Social Worker Sr/Inpatient/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks a Senior Social Worker to provide medical social services to patients and families. The role works with the RN Case Manager to implement discharge plans and provides psychosocial assessments for admitted and referred patients.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, documentation, and support across age groups. The ideal candidate has hospital-based social work experience, CSW licensure, strong communication skills, and proficient Microsoft Office abilities.

Qualifications

• Hospital-based social work experience.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) licensure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and resource information.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments for patients and families and help formulate discharge plans with the RN Case Manager.
• Develop and follow up on discharge plans and aftercare coordination.
• Provide crisis intervention and resource referrals as needed; maintain documentation.

Skills

CSW licensure

Hospital social work

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

MS Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Social Worker ( CSW )

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Must be available to work Sunday from 7pm-Monday 7:30am weekly. Additional opportunities to pick up both evening and day shifts available.

Job Summary

A Senior Social Worker provides medical social services to patients and families in cases where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective inpatient or outpatient treatment; works in tandem with the RN Case Manager to formulate and implement the patient’s discharge plan with an assigned medical service. Provides psychosocial assessments for all consulted/referred patients and in situations of abuse and neglect of all age groups; provides follow-up as needed. Must be available to work Sunday from 7pm-Monday 7:30am weekly. Additional opportunities to pick up both evening and day shifts available.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess hospital based social work experience and have Certified Social Worker ( CSW ) licensure; strong understanding of NASW guidelines, related to patient relationships and care; have direct patient care experience; have exceptional communication skills (written & verbal); enjoy working independently as well as closely with their co-workers in a supportive team environment; outstanding computer skills (to include Microsoft Office); above average customer service skills; and active listening skills. Additionally, candidate should be able to provide appropriate crisis intervention, emotional support, resource information, legal reporting, arrange case conferences, and facilitate bio-ethical consultations.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing social services in a medical setting preferred; minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute medical setting highly preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/13/2026

Our University Community

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