Responsibilities
The Social Worker is a member of the multidisciplinary care team to meet the following patient/family significant other needs: response to psychosocial and psychodynamic needs; coordination of community resources to ensure the transition to the least restrictive care environment, coordination/facilitation of discharge planning, seamless continuity of care process, therapeutic intervention and financial counseling. The Social Worker interfaces directly with patient/family/significant other and all other interdisciplinary members of the care team. The Social Worker provides short-term counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families identified as having complex social services needs, including but not limited to; emotional/psychiatric issues, family violence or abuse, legal issues or financial problems.

Qualifications
Required:

• One year social work or One year social work internship
• Master Degree
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (KY)

Desired:

• One year in a healthcare setting; Two years in Psych setting.

Screening requirements:

• Background check
• License & education verification
• Employment reference verification
• Drug Screen

Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403b/401k retirement plan
• View more: Benefits Guide
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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