It takes passion and dedication to meet the behavioral health needs of our community. River Park Hospital, a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented full‑time Social Worker to work at our Huntington location. You have an exciting opportunity to join River Park Hospital today and be a part of an extraordinary team, committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. Bring your compassion, expertise, and enthusiasm for others and apply today.
Essential Core Functions
Treatment Planning
Discharge/aftercare planning
Utilization review, including submission of continued stay requests
Chart reviews and medical record documentation, including reports
Communication with patients, families, physicians, staff and external entities
Conduct psycho‑education and focus groups with patients
Patient/family education
Testifying at court and participating in MDT meetings. Transports youth.
Provides additional functions as needed by program.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential core function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience, and ability necessary to perform this job.
• BSW in Social Work (preferred) or BA in Counseling or Psychology. MSW/MA preferred.
• Social Work license in State of WV
• One year experience with children preferred.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of authorization of care, child welfare and juvenile justice processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to assess patient/family needs for treatment and discharge planning purposes.
• Customer service.
• Treatment/discharge planning.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off (21 PTO days per year)
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Tuition Assistance
Additional Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Related Keywords
social worker, social work, social services, case manager
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