Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Transplant

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Norfolk General Hospital.

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Position Overview:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker participates as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to establish comprehensive and integrated plans for each patient. Involvement entails both delivery of clinical services and referrals to appropriate community resources and other professionals. Assists patients and their families in meeting psychosocial needs which predispose illness or interfere with achieving an optimal level of care. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial situations, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient.

Requirements:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• 2 years' experience as Social Worker
• Master's Level degree

​Other:

• Depending on regulatory requirements, some department can accept a Licensed Social Worker as a substitute for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Behavioral Health - De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.

HOSPITAL OVERVIEW:

As the region’s first Magnet Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a 525-bed tertiary care facility, is home to the area's only Level I Trauma Center, burn trauma unit and nationally ranked heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital. In addition to a first-rate heart program, the hospital is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several dedicated facilities and specialized services.

WHO SENTARA IS

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.  The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years.  U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.  Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

 

Diversity:  Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.

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Job Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker participates as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to establish comprehensive and integrated plans for each patient. Involvement entails both delivery of clinical services and referrals to appropriate community resources and other professionals. Assists patients and their families in meeting psychosocial needs which predispose illness or interfere with achieving an optimal level of care. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial situations, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient.

Depending on regulatory requirements, some department can accept a Licensed Social Worker as a substitute for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. BLS required within 90 days of hire.
Behavioral Health - De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.

Qualifications:

MLD - Master's Level Degree: Social Work (Required)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - State license - North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board (NCSWCLB), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - State license - Other/National, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)

Social Worker

Skills

Active Listening, Communication, Coordination, Crit