Social Worker PRN GeroPsych in Athens, TN at LifePoint Health

Date Posted: 5/12/2023

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Per Diem
  • Location:
    Athens, TN
  • Job Type:
  • Experience:
    Not Specified
  • Date Posted:
    5/12/2023

Job Description

Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Social Worker for our GeroPsych Department. This job is permanent, PRN.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

  • 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.
  • Supervises and/or trains new staff, students, and interns.
  • Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work: □ Preferred X Required

Master's degree: X Preferred □ Required

Required Licenses

[Tennessee, United States] Social Worker
Current License in State of TN as a Social Worker:□ Preferred X RequiredLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW):X Preferred □ Required

Required Skills/Certifications:

The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:X Basic Life Support (BLS)


LifePoint Health 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.

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