Social Worker

Position Summary: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is opening a behavioral health unit in the early Fall, 2024. We are looking for a full-time Social Worker to join the team. Primary responsibilities include providing direct and individualized care to patients including: 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. Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed #J-18808-Ljbffr