SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW)
UHS
Summary
The Social Worker is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to post-discharge. The Social Worker utilizes critical thinking skills, and the principles of case management to coordinate and implement a discharge plan that meets the patient's needs and ensures a seamless, effective and efficient transition of care across the continuum.
Job description
Job Summary
The Social Worker is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to post-discharge. The Social Worker utilizes critical thinking skills, and the principles of case management to coordinate and implement a discharge plan that meets the patient's needs and ensures a seamless, effective and efficient transition of care across the continuum.
Qualifications
- Current Licensure in Social Worker (LGSW/LCSW/LICSW) in the District of Columbia.
- Master's degree in social work
- Attendance and Punctuality – Demonstrates the ability to arrive at the work site on time, limits the number of absences, provides adequate notice to supervisor for time off, takes lunch periods and breaks within prescribed times.
- Mandatory training, testing, and competencies completed on time – Competency Training; Services Excellence Training; Annual Physical.
- Three years' experience in acute care or other related healthcare field is preferred.
- Case Management Certification preferred.
- Previous experience in case management and/or discharge planning is strongly preferred.
- Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of government and third-party reimbursement systems and contracts.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
Requirements
- Current Licensure in Social Worker (LGSW/LCSW/LICSW) in the District of Columbia
- Master's degree in social work
- Attendance and punctuality
- Mandatory training, testing, and competencies completed on time
- Three years' experience in acute care or other related healthcare field is preferred
- Case Management Certification preferred
- Previous experience in case management and/or discharge planning is strongly preferred
- Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of government and third-party reimbursement systems and contracts
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
Benefits
- Challenging work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi student loan refinancing
- Career development opportunities
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.