Responsibilities $9,000 sign-on/retention bonus! LOVE WHAT YOU DO! It takes passion and dedication to meet the behavioral health needs of our community. River Park Hospital, a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented full-time Social Worker to work at our Huntington location. You have an exciting opportunity to join River Park Hospital today and be a part of an extraordinary team, committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. Bring your compassion, expertise, and enthusiasm for others and apply today.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential core function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience, and ability necessary to perform this job.
Essential Core Functions: 1. Treatment Planning
2. Discharge/aftercare planning
3. Utilization review, including submission of continued stay requests
4. Chart reviews and medical record documentation, including reports
5. Communication with patients, families, physicians, staff and external entities
6. Conduct psycho-education and focus groups with patients
7. Patient/family education
8. Testifying at court and participating in MDT meetings. Transports youth.
9. Provides additional functions as needed by program.
Job Specifications: 1. Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience
a. BSW in Social Work (preferred) or BA in Counseling or Psychology. MSW/MA preferred.
b. Social Work license in State of WV
c. One year experience with children preferred.
2. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required
a. Good verbal and written communication skills.
b. Knowledge of community resources
c. Knowledge of authorization of care, child welfare and juvenile justice processes
d. Ability to work collaboratively with others
e. Ability to assess patient/family needs for treatment and discharge planning purposes
f. Customer service
g. Treatment/discharge planning.
Benefits for Social Worker include: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off (21 PTO days per year) Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition Assistance Qualifications Medical specialties:
Psychiatry Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Setting:
In Person Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Experience:
Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Clinical Social Worker License (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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