Social Worker; SW Acute Hospital

Social Worker, Acute Hospital at Frye Regional Medical Center

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Position: Social Worker, Acute Hospital

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, holiday rotation, occasional weekend work required

Shift: Full Time Days

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

• Interviews and assesses patients, families, caregivers, and legal representatives.
• Determines, prioritizes, and arranges needed internal and external services or interventions.
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
• Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with the patient’s treatment plan.
• Assists with discharge planning and processes.
• Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and 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.

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Accepted credentials: CSW, LPCA, LCSW, RN-BSN.
• Board‑certified Social Worker or related field within 6 months of hire.
• Handle With Care certification within 30 days of hire.

• 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.
• Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with 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.

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.

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