Social Worker – Population Health

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing social work services, including counseling, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessments, while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Proficient in developing and implementing treatment plans and maintaining compliance with medical and legal standards.

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Master's Degree In Social WorkCurrent Social Worker LicensurePsychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionCollaborative Healthcare Communication

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Hard Skills

CounselingCrisis InterventionPsychosocial AssessmentSubstance Abuse TherapyTreatment Plan DevelopmentDocumentationElectronic Medical RecordsGroup LeadershipSolution-Focused Brief TherapyDischarge Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCollaborationEmotional SupportLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Standard Office SoftwareElectronic Medical Records

Certifications & Qualifications

LGSWLCSWLICSWLSWLISWLISW-SLMSW

Industry Keywords

Crisis InterventionPsychosocial AssessmentSubstance AbuseCommunity ResourcesInterdisciplinary Treatment TeamsPatient EducationMental HealthHealthcare Team CollaborationNorthern Panhandle Of West VirginiaDischarge Planning

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 to identify emotional, social, and community strengths and problems
Participate as a professional member of interdisciplinary treatment teams led by physicians
Formulate, 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 and maintain knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues
Educate patients and families regarding adaptation to diagnoses, illness, treatment, and life situations
Represent the clinical social work perspective and serve as a liaison with patients, families, community agencies, and resources
Develop discharge plans from admission through length of stay
Facilitate cognitive/psychoeducational groups, individual solution-focused brief therapy, and crisis intervention
Provide updates to families, support persons, and care providers and facilitate family meetings
Facilitate referrals to placement options including personal care homes, nursing homes, skilled rehabilitation, assisted living, and group homes
Document assessments, plans, interactions, and interventions in accordance with organizational guidelines
Maintain electronic medical records and participate in staff, committee, department, and administrative meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in social work or related field
Current social worker licensure as required by the state where services are performed
WV: LGSW, LCSW, or LICSW through the West Virginia Board of Social Work
PA: No state licensure required
OH: LSW, LISW, or LISW-S through the Ohio Board of Social Work
MD: LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-Clinical through the Maryland Board of Social Work
Must obtain master's-level social work licensure in Ohio within six months of hire
Two years of social work experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals
Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office software
Prolonged periods of standing or sitting
Familiarity with the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and its community resources preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
Remote work arrangement
Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays for inpatient setting
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Annual required education related to specialty accreditation, where applicable