Social Worker

Social Worker
LOVE WHAT YOU DO! 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 at the Barboursville School is seeking a dynamic and talented full-time Social Worker. 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.

Huntington is the second largest city in WV and sits on the scenic Ohio River. It is home to Marshall University and in 2017 was named America's Best Community. Snow skiing, white water rafting, zip lining, water skiing, boating, fishing, ATV riding, and hiking are some of the activities enjoyed by those who live there. Huntington is referred to as part of the Tri-State area (WV, KY, OH) and is close to many major cities that are just a few hours away and make a great weekend get-a-way including Lexington & Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN, Charlotte, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, and Cincinnati & Columbus, OH. For the nature lovers, there are 34 state parks in West Virginia, many with lodges and cabins available. Inexpensive direct flights are provided by Allegiant Air to Myrtle Beach, SC, Tampa/Clearwater, FL, Orlando, FL, Sarasota, FL, and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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.

Essential Core Functions:

1. Treatment Planning

2. Discharge/aftercare planning

3. Utilization review, including submission of continued stay requests

4. Chart reviews and medical record documentation, including reports

5. Communication with patients, families, physicians, staff and external entities

6. Conduct psycho-education and focus groups with patients

7. Patient/family education

8. Testifying at court and participating in MDT meetings. Transports youth.

9. Provides additional functions as needed by program.

Job Specifications:

1. Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

a. BSW in Social Work (preferred) or BA in Counseling or Psychology. MSW/MA preferred.

b. Social Work license in State of WV

c. One year experience with children preferred.

2. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

a. Good verbal and written communication skills.

b. Knowledge of community resources

c. Knowledge of authorization of care, child welfare and juvenile justice processes

d. Ability to work collaboratively with others

e. Ability to assess patient/family needs for treatment and discharge planning purposes

f. Customer service

g. Treatment/discharge planning.

Related keywords: social worker, social work, social services, case manager

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Job Type: Full-time

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
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Social Work License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person