Admissions Social Worker - Nights
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital as a Admissions Social Worker - Nights in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes.
- Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient.
Requirements
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN required.
- One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.
- LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Current licensure preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Benefits & Compensation
- are active at the time of admission.
- Communicate benefit eligibility to the business office and the patient or significant other.
- Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations regarding pending referrals.
- Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care within the facility.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital as a Admissions Social Worker - Nights.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Admissions Social Worker - Nights at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital 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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Intake Assessment, Utilization Review, Benefit Eligibility Verification, Crisis Intervention, Medical Record Documentation, Patient Advocacy, Case Management, Therapeutic Relationship Building. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Facilitate patient admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes to ensure appropriate levels of care. Coordinate referrals, verify insurance benefits, and maintain safety checks within the behavioral health facility.
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About Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
4d ago
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