Social Worker, Outpatient and Emergency Services, Days, Full-time

Overview

Company Description Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including: Harrison Memorial Hospital – A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office – A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most. Kid. Town Daycare – A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families. Specialty Clinics – Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy – Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community. At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.

Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting. Job Skills / Requirements The Social Worker provides professional psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, resource coordination, care navigation, and social support services to patients and families receiving care through the Emergency Department (ED) and outpatient services.

The Social Worker assesses social, emotional, behavioral, financial, environmental, and other factors that may affect a patient's health, safety, access to care, treatment adherence, or ability to successfully transition between healthcare settings. The Social Worker collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, Care Management, outpatient providers, behavioral health services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and address barriers to care and connect patients and families with appropriate hospital, community, and post-acute resources.

The Social Worker provides services based on patient needs and organizational priorities and may be involved in ED crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, resource referral, care coordination, assistance with social determinants of health, community referrals, follow-up of identified needs, and discharge or transition planning when applicable.

The Social Worker supports compliance with Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, HIPAA, and applicable state requirements related to patient rights, psychosocial services, care coordination, discharge planning, and access to appropriate services. Role Minimum Qualifications Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and counseling principles.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare and social service resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with patients, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, emotionally charged environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple complex cases.
• Commitment to patient advocacy, confidentiality, and ethical practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Minimum two (2) years of social work experience in a hospital or healthcare setting specifically the Emergency Department.

Education

Requirements (All) Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) Additional Information / Benefits Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan