Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW)

Social Worker

The Social Worker is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care from admission to post‑discharge. The Social Worker utilizes critical thinking skills, and the principles of case management to coordinate and implement a discharge plan that meets the patient’s needs and ensures a seamless, effective and efficient transition of care across the continuum.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

• Current Licensure in Social Worker (LGSW/LCSW/LICSW) in the District of Columbia.
• Master’s degree in social work
• Attendance and Punctuality – Demonstrates the ability to arrive at the work site on time, limits the number of absences, provides adequate notice to supervisor for time off, takes lunch periods and breaks within prescribed times.
• Mandatory training, testing, and competencies completed on time – Competency Training; Services Excellence Training; Annual Physical.
• Three years’ experience in acute care or other related healthcare field is preferred.
• Case Management Certification preferred.
• Previous experience in case management and/or discharge planning is strongly preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of government and third-party reimbursement systems and contracts.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.