Social Worker

Your experience matters 

Maria Parham Health 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 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.

Schedule: Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm)

*Will have to cover every other weekend

How you'll contribute 

A Social Worker who excels in this role provides social work services for clients and their families who have problems in social functioning as it relates to their discharge planning and continued progress in the treatment plan. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• 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.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.
• Coordinates/Develops appropriate safety plan/measures if patient's plan is to be discharged to the community.
• Provides brief, solution-focused interventions to patients with the goal of assisting in stabilizing crisis.
• Provides information to hospital staff related to community resources and behavioral health processes. Coordinates with outpatient Behavioral Health service providers to create continuity of care including securing outpatient appointments as necessary.
• Completes behavioral health consultations with patients that present for medical services throughout the hospital system either in person or by use of telemedicine equipment.
• Monitors compliance with standards of care for patients with behavioral health needs in the Emergency Department. This includes making recommendations related to maintaining a safe environment of care and level of observation needs of the patient.

What we're looking for 
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field (are required qualifications). Preferred previous work experiences include:

• Previous experience with counseling and discharge planning.
• Experience in providing crisis services.
• Experience working in the Emergency Department.
• Experience working on an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit.
• Experience using Telemedicine equipment for assessment.
• Knowledge of Recovery and Wellness Philosophy.

More about Maria Parham Health

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.

Where We Are:

Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Robust employee recognition and awards programs

· And much more…

EEOC Statement

Maria Parham Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maria Parham Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."