Social Worker

Elko, Nevada, United States All-N-1 Staffing Or refer someone Job Openings Social Worker

Must-Haves

NV Clinical Social Worker License

Masters Degree in Social Work

BLS From AHA

Job Description

Position Summary: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is opening a behavioral health unit in the early Fall, 2024. We are looking for a full-time Social Worker to join the team. Primary responsibilities include providing direct and individualized care to patients including:

• 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.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed

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