Social Worker

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities, and writes reports while managing complex caseload.
• Completes comprehensive assessments of patients.
• Assists patients/families with referrals to community agencies and provides education and resource information.
• Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality support of care and safety of discharge.
• Collaborates with leadership on complex discharge planning issues and delays in service.
• Provides timely and concise documentation in the medical record, the assessment, concerns, needs, and discharge plan.
• Keeps plans up to date as patient progresses toward discharge.
• Supervises and/or trains other new employees, students, or interns as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work required upon hire
• No experience required
• LSW - Licensed Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire OR
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire OR
• CSW - Certified Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skill and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.