Inpatient Social Worker
UHS
Summary
Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and the Louisville area since 2003. Wellstone specializes in the treatment of Adolescents, Children, Adults, and the CD populations. In addition to our in-patient services, we offer out-patient programs as well. Wellstone is seeking a dynamic and talented Master's level Social Worker for the inpatient population.
Job description
The Social Worker performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a clinically related mental health field.
Experience: Program Social Worker is preferred to have two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills. This time in the field can include practicum and internship studies or work at a mental health institution while an undergraduate.
License: Program Social Worker should be licensed as a LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC in the state of Indiana. However, this is not a requirement, but preference. Experience in the field with appropriate education will be acceptable.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification and CPI training prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. The Social Worker must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a clinically related mental health field
- Preferred: two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility
- Direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Preferred: licensed as a LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC in the state of Indiana
- CPR certification
- CPI training prior to assisting in a restraining procedure
- Willing to work flexible hours as necessary
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Bonus Opportunity
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.