Social Worker, Masters Licensed NonExempt

Schedule: FT, Days

Your experience matters 

Wilson Medical Center 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. As a Social Worker, Masters Licensed 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.

More about our team 

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community.

How you'll contribute 

A Social Worker, Masters Licensed who excels in this role:

• 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. 

• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP. 

• Assist patients with Safety Net applications when needed. 

• Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of social services on the inpatient behavioral health units in accordance with accepted standards of practice and established policies and procedures. 

• Conducts a bio-psycho-social assessment of the patient and participates in the treatment planning process, with ongoing reassessment and evaluation. 

• Formulates individualized measurable goals for the patient. 

• Participates in discharge planning, arranging for follow up care, continuity of care and coordination with outside agencies. 

• Uses various modalities such as group therapy, individual therapy to treat the patient and assist families 

• Participates in utilization management activities as needed to ensure proper payment for services. 

• Completes required documentation within required time frames.

   

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 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

• Education: Masters's degree required 

• Certifications: BLS certification and Crisis Intervention Training required within 90 days of hire

• License: State of North Carolina Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW)

• Experience: 2 years related work experience

• Skills and Abilities: 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. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

More about Wilson Medical Center 

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility has provided services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities for more than 55 years. We offer an array of services, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, emergency medicine, imaging and much more. We also have nine multi-specialty physician clinics, a wound center, radiation oncology center, outpatient imaging center, a rehabilitation and nursing care center and a 5-star day care.

EEOC Statement

"Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center 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.