Social Worker, Bachelors NonExempt

02200 Social Worker
Assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.
Reports to: Supervisor of Social work
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Education: Bachelors required; Masters 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.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
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.
Participates 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.
Non-Essential Functions