Medical Social Worker
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Crisis Counselor, Community Health -
Healthcare
Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Crisis Counselor, Community Health
Salary: $27.69 - $42.92 Hourly
Location:
1800 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-MSWQ3
Department: CASE MGMT - 8290
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date:
Continuous
Performs professional level social work tasks, assessing patient needs and coordinating safe, comprehensive discharge plans, including emotional support to patients, families, or significant others.
Education & Experience- Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and one (1) year of professional level social work experience in a social service agency or hospital setting, or an internship or field work related to the profession.
- Three (3) years of acute care experience as a Social Worker.
Must possess a valid State of Nevada License as a Social Worker.
Additional Requirements- Previous recent documented practicum under the Social Services department.
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.
- Documented graduation within the past year (5/1/25 to present).
Physical Requirements
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of social work, health and welfare; federal, state, and county regulations; local and federal social welfare and assistance programs; community resources; medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatments; counseling techniques such as family dynamics, cultural diversity, crisis intervention; assessment and interview techniques; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies; emergency response policies.
Skills include developing and implementing individual treatment plans; coordinating interventions; problem‑solving; applying effective counseling techniques; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel; communicating with diverse populations; preparing written records and reports.
Physical requirements:
Stamina to stand or walk for extended periods; vision to read printed materials and VDT screens; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over telephone; ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, 89102, Las Vegas, Nevada. Phone: . Website:
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