Behavior Health Unit Social Worker - Full Time

5 days ago
United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

Job Description

About the Role

Join Jennie Stuart Health as a Behavioral Health Social Worker – Full Time in United States. Jennie Stuart Health is seeking a BHU Social Worker to join our Behavioral Health Unit. This role is responsible for supporting patients through psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, therapy participation, and discharge coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychosocial interviews and gather social history information relevant to treatment and discharge planning
  • Assess social factors affecting the patient’s condition and modify service plans as needed
  • Participate in Treatment Team meetings and contribute to patient care planning
  • Meet with patients and families in individual or group settings as requested

Requirements

  • Collect and compile data, complete reports, and support quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with hospital staff and outside resources to support continuity of care Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work required
  • Social Worker licensure required

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Jennie Stuart Health as a Behavioral Health Social Worker – Full Time.

Key Skills

Behavioral HealthSocial WorkPsychosocial AssessmentTreatment PlanningTherapy ParticipationDischarge CoordinationCommunication SkillsCollaborationGroup TherapySupport GroupsDischarge PlanningDocumentationQuality ImprovementMedicare KnowledgeMedicaid KnowledgeCommunity Resources
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Health Unit Social Worker - Full Time at Jennie Stuart Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Jennie Stuart Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health, Social Work, Psychosocial Assessment, Treatment Planning, Therapy Participation, Discharge Coordination, Communication Skills, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The BHU Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and collaborates with the Treatment Team to ensure appropriate care for patients. They also coordinate discharge planning and follow-up services.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Jennie Stuart Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
2-5
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

5d ago

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