Full-Time

Licensed Clinical Social Worker / LCSW

Posted on 1/22/2025

BrightSpring Health Services

BrightSpring Health Services

10,001+ employees

Compensation Overview

$35 - $42Hourly

Entry, Junior

Bangor, ME, USA

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education with six months' social work experience in a healthcare setting
  • Current licensure/certification in the state(s) of practice if required
  • CPR certification required
  • Successful completion of any/all Company required pre-employment competency testing and health clearance prior to assignment and periodically as required by Company policy and state regulations
  • Good organization and communication skills and ability to function with minimal supervision also required
Responsibilities
  • Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of medical social services to patients in the home to ensure compliance with state practice act(s) and our policies and procedures, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations
  • Instructs, treats, observes and evaluates patients exhibiting significant social and emotional problems affecting their health status
  • Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health problems
  • Participates in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Treatment for patients needing social work services
  • Utilizes special skills and judgment to resolve social and emotional responses connected with the illness
  • Observes, records and reports changes in patients' condition and response to treatment to Clinical Manager and the physician
  • Participates in the discharge planning process
  • Instructs/counsels patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with illnesses
  • Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching
  • Participates in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs
  • Utilizes appropriate community resources to achieve identified objectives
  • Supervises, instructs and evaluates the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with Company, government and professional standards
  • Maintains and submits documentation as required by the Company and/or facility including any case conferences, patient/physician/community contacts, visit reports, progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care
  • Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs, obtains continuing education as required by Company policies and regulations
  • Maintains and enhances clinical practice skills
  • Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature.
  • Shares information only when recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient
  • Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
  • Communicates information that enables data collection and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Works under general supervision
  • Abides by and demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision, and Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis
  • Adheres to and participates in the Company's mandatory HIPAA privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs/practices
  • Reviews and adheres to all Company policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's Degree preferred
BrightSpring Health Services

BrightSpring Health Services

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Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Louisville, Kentucky

Founded

1974

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth market growth offers BrightSpring opportunities to expand digital health services.
  • Home healthcare demand is increasing, benefiting BrightSpring's service offerings.
  • AI integration in healthcare can improve BrightSpring's patient outcomes and efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Schall Law Firm's investigation may lead to legal challenges for BrightSpring.
  • Integration challenges from Haven Hospice acquisition could affect BrightSpring's operations.
  • Sale of IDD business to Sevita might result in loss of revenue streams.

What makes BrightSpring Health Services unique

  • BrightSpring's IPO in 2024 marks a significant milestone in its growth journey.
  • The acquisition of Haven Hospice expands BrightSpring's hospice care services across 18 counties.
  • Promotion of Jennifer Phipps to CFO signals a strategic shift in financial leadership.

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Flexible Work Hours

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