Social Worker

WVU Medicine

. Provide social work services to patients, families, and significant others through counseling, emotional support, environmental assistance, crisis intervention, and group leadership .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing social work services, including psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and the development of comprehensive treatment plans. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and maintaining accurate electronic medical records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social WorkActive West Virginia Social Work LicenseCertification In Case ManagementPsychosocial AssessmentCrisis Intervention

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionSubstance Abuse TherapyDepression TreatmentAnxiety TreatmentTrauma TherapyAutism Spectrum InterventionsTreatment Plan DevelopmentDocumentation Of InterventionsFacilitation Of Cognitive Groups

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCollaborative WorkEmotional SupportGroup Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsStandard Office Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active West Virginia Social Work LicenseMaster's-Level Social Work Licensure In MarylandCertification In Case Management

Industry Keywords

Interdisciplinary Treatment TeamMultidisciplinary Healthcare TeamsCommunity Agencies LiaisonDischarge PlanningCognitive/Psychoeducational Groups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide social work services to patients, families, and significant others through counseling, emotional support, environmental assistance, crisis intervention, and group leadership
Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families
Participate as an interdisciplinary treatment team member led by a physician
Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans using evidence-based treatments and interventions
Screen, educate, and provide therapy and interventions for substance abuse, depression, anxiety, thought disorders, trauma, and autism spectrum presentations
Provide consultative services to healthcare team members
Educate patients and families about adapting to diagnoses, illness, treatment, and life situations
Participate in multidisciplinary healthcare teams and serve as a clinical social work liaison
Develop discharge plans from admission through length of stay
Liaise with community agencies and resources
Facilitate cognitive/psychoeducational groups, individual solution-focused brief therapy, and crisis intervention
Provide updates to families, support persons, and care providers; facilitate family meetings
Facilitate referrals to placement options
Document assessments, plans, interactions, and interventions
Maintain electronic medical records and participate in staff, committee, department, and administrative meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in social work
Active West Virginia social work license at the time of hire
Must obtain master's-level social work licensure in Maryland within six months of hire
Current social worker licensure as required by the state where services are performed
Two years' social work experience (preferred)
Certification in Case Management (preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with health care professionals
Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office software
Prolonged periods of standing or sitting
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays for inpatient settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours to include weekends and holidays for inpatient setting
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Annual required education/training related to specialty accreditation