What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker-LCSW position at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital?
$10,000 Sign On Bonus
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.
Where We Are:
The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- And much more…
Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health Clinical Program Therapist / Social Worker functions as a member of the Behavioral Health Team in providing independent practice license scope levels of psychiatric care for the patients on the Behavioral Health Units. Provides and documents mental health services to Psychiatric patients. Develops and facilitates discharge planning in collaboration with patient and patient’s family, supportive other, or guardian. Works to develop and deliver psychoeducational programming as well as lead or co-lead group psychotherapy as assigned. May provide care to child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as assigned. Care provided is based on defined standards of patient care and practice.
Reports to: Behavioral Health Program Director
Minimum Education:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or equivalent Professional Counseling pending State requirements.
Minimum Work Experience:
Minimum 1 year in disciple preferred.
Required Skills/Certifications:
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtain within 90 days after hire date.
- LMSW, LCSW LPC-I, LPC, LMFT Independent Practice Scope Licensure in State of Practice preferred.
- Completion of licensure examination to include obtaining licensure within 6 months of hire is acceptable.
- 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. Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
EEOC Statement:
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital 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.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
