Social Worker, Mental Health

Position Summary

Provides Social Services work in accordance with professional standards and established hospital policies and procedures. Services are designed to be easily accessible by patients, families, significant others and internal and external sources. Services focus on enhancing the patient’s adjustment to illness and initiating referrals for continued care post discharge. Provides expertise in the management of multi-systems to ensure quality of service.

Intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. Offers short term therapeutic counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families with psycho-social needs. Coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations and patients with complex discharge needs.

Receives referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians and staff nurses) and are involved with 100% of some specifically designated patient populations.

• Work Experience
  • Previous Social Work experience preferred.
• Education
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, or related field required.
• Certifications/Licensure
  • Licensed Kentucky Social Worker preferred.