Social Worker, Behavioral Health Unit - Elko

Must-HavesNV Licensed Clinical Social Worker licenseMasters degree in Social WorkBLS from the American Heart AssociationJob DescriptionPosition 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.Screening QuestionsAre you familiar with Elko, NV? It is in a rural area that is not in close proximity to Las Vegas or Reno.What are your wage expectations?Interview StepsSend Resume/Candidate Info to HRProvided to the DirectorVideo InterviewFacility Visit/Onsite Interview Scheduled