Social Worker-NE-BSW
Job in
South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25303, USA
Listing for:
Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association dba Thomas Hospitals
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: 100425 - Social Worker-NE-BSW
United States, West Virginia, South Charleston
Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Provides social work services to patients, their families and/or significant others through counseling, emotional support, assisting with environmental needs, crisis intervention, and group leadership.
Minimum Qualifications - West Virginia and Ohio Locations:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field;
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the applicable state. - Maryland Locations:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field;
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) in the applicable state. - Pennsylvania Locations:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
Preferred Qualifications - Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
Certification in Case Management. - Experience:
Two (2) years of social work experience.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Complete a comprehensive assessment to develop a safe, realistic discharge plan of care appropriate for the patient, in consideration of psychosocial, emotional and financial needs, and in collaboration with the care management team and documents in the electronic medical record.Assess changes in the physician's plan of care and any impact on the discharge plan.Review discharge plan on an ongoing basis and communicate any changes to the appropriate party, documenting the discharge plan in the electronic medical record.Identify potential problems with post‑discharge care and/or initiate early referrals to promote proper utilization of hospital resources and timely transfer to the appropriate level of care.Assist the interdisciplinary team in identifying alternate methods and levels of care when a patient does not require acute hospitalization, taking appropriate action to minimize financial loss to the hospital and improve the quality of patient care delivery.Explore and collaborate with resources within the hospital and community to meet defined patient needs and refer patients and/or families to resources including, but not limited to, income assistance programs, transportation services, and meal assistance.Assess for signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect, and make referrals to appropriate agencies (Adult Protective Services or Child Protective Services).Assist in identifying a decision maker of medical (Health Care Surrogate) or, if there is an existing Medical Power of Attorney designee and presence of a Living Will or other advance directive, assist patient in completing Living Will, Advance Directive and Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) forms as requested.Work with hospital legal counsel in pursuing and expediting guardianship, and/or conservatorship actions when necessary.Provide education and guidance to physicians, patients, families and other health care professionals about Medicare, Medicaid and other third‑party payer coverage issues and regulations.Communicate to case‑management leadership or designees and/or appropriate physician, medical staff director/peer review regarding deviations from expected norm, quality or appropriateness of care; length of stay issues; risk management issues.Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
Working Environment
Flexible hours to include weekends and holidays.
Skills and Abilities- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with health care professionals at all levels to achieve established goals and improve quality outcomes.
- Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office software.
Additional
Job Description On‑call rotation
Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center: 406 THOM Care Management
Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave S, South Charleston, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity EmployerWest Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies…
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