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Singing River Job Type:

Full-Time Singing River is experiencing increased census in our Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and is looking to grow our team! Come be part of a top-performing rehabilitation unit and a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Join us and make a difference while working alongside an experienced team in a growing rehabilitation program! At Singing River, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Social Worker joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Clinical Social Worker-Case Management Provides social service and discharge planning functions for the hospital. Provides resources for inpatients, outpatients, Emergency Department patients and support to the Case Management team for psychosocial needs. Maintains performance improvement activities with the department.

Reports to:

Director, Case Management FLSA:

Exempt Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required; master's preferred

License:

Current Social Worker license for the state of

MS Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire Minimum Work Experience Minimum 3 years' work experience in similar field of social work. Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Essential Functions 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. Collaborates with providers, nursing and ancillary staff. Engages in practice that comply with regulatory standards, patient safety and performance improvement initiatives. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits :

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage

Financial Protection & PTO :

Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth :

Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being :

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development :

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. EEOC Statement Singing River is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.