Social Worker; SW Acute Hospital

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Facility Name:
Frye Regional Medical Center

Position:
Social Worker, Acute Hospital

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, Holiday rotation, some weekend may be required

Shift: Full Time Days

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. It is a 355‑bed acute care facility offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care.

A dynamic Social Worker who is passionate about helping others and is a team player.

• 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.

Assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.

• 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.
• Supervises and/or trains new staff, students, and interns.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Accepting CSW, LPCA, LCSW, RN - BSN licenses.
• Board Certified Social Worker, or related field within 6 months of hire.
• Handle With Care within 30 days of hire.

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

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Hospitals and Health Care