Social Worker (SW) Acute Rehabilitation at Lifepoint Health

DescriptionFacility Name: Mercy Hospital PittsburghPosition: Social WorkerShift:Full-time DaysSchedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pmYour experience mattersLifepoint Rehabilitation is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Social Worker joining our team youre 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.More about our team:Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh ARU unit is a 12 bed inpatient Hospital located in Pittsburgh KS. With an A grade in hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group all private rooms and a CMS three-star rating we help patients feel secure knowing our commitment to their dignity safety comfort and recovery. Our ARU Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!What were looking for:We are looking for a dynamic Social Worker who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!Why join usWe believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers: 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.What you will do in this role: Participate in pre-admission screening as requested Conduct initial assessments Develop individualized treatment plans Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions Evaluate patient and family response to treatment Document the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence Obtain pre-certification and re-certification of patients insurance coverage as appropriate according to policy and procedure Participate in continuing education/professional development activities Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients families clients coworkers and others Contribute to client relations and marketing activities Maintain competency licenses/ certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations Other duties as assignedQualifications: At a minimum be a graduate of a CSWE approved masters degree program and hold applicable and current license/certification to practice ACSW certification is desirable Education/experience in working with an adult and geriatric population is necessary; education/experience serving people with physical disabilities is desirable Bachelors Degree social workerEEOC StatementLifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1