• 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.
• Completes psychosocial history and summary (or update) within 72 hours of admission.
• Provides psychosocial assessments, written treatment and discharge plans that reflects the overall treatment objectives for patients.
• Performs social work activities maintaining accountability for the delivery of quality social work services.
• Plans and conducts daily therapy group sessions and programs, with individual and family sessions as needed, in accordance with the inter-disciplinary treatment plan and daily priorities of patients and needs of Behavioral Health Services.
• Attends and participates in designated treatment team meetings on all matters concerning the patient and/or family.
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Completes routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and efficiently documents on individual progress notes all pertinent and meaningful observations and information.
• Adheres to the general expectations for all employees in order that the program functions in an effective manner to meet the treatment needs of patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and a commitment to upholding the RRHS corporate compliance plans and their department specific compliance plan.

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field required.

• 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.

Certifications:

• BLS required
• Handle with Care (within 6 months of hire)

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)

• 3-5 years social work experience preferred
• Psychiatric social work experience preferred
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) will perform clinical social work, but only under the direct consultation of the LCSW.

Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!

Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.

• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

Why join our team?

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!