Social Worker Senior/Inpatient/UKHC

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Social Work (CSW) or temporary permit through the Commonwealth of Kentucky Board of Social Work Physical Requirements This position requires occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people. Shift Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7:00pm-7:30am Job Summary The Senior Social Worker provides medical social services to patients and families in cases where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective inpatient or outpatient; works in tandem with the RN Case Manager to formulate and implement the patient’s discharge plan and assigned medical serv...