Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Social Worker you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rapides Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES - PLEASE ASK YOUR RECRUITER FOR DETAILS!

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Social Worker where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Social Worker will assist in the facilitation of care across the continuum for selected patient care needs with a focus on the following: Evaluation of psychosocial needs, crisis intervention, development and implementation of appropriate, timely plans of care to include discharge planning for the assigned patient population. Ability to collaborate with case managers, physicians, staff, families and community referral bases to enhance optimal patient outcomes. Evaluation of plan of care with appropriate changes, based on plan outcomes.

What You Will Do In This Role

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education

Recent working experience with assigned patient population preferred.

Recent hospital experience preferred.

Three years post Social Worker experience preferred.

Current Social Worker license by the State of Texas Board of Social Work examiners through the Texas department of Health

Advanced certification by approved accreditation board preferred.

Strong communication skills in both oral and written format

Ability to prioritize independently and respond timely to multiple simultaneous requests

Ability to problem solve, and seek assistance from appropriate community agencies

Working knowledge of community, regional and governmental resources

Counseling skills

Ability to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated

Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and payer guidelines related to discharge planning

Ability to speak Spanish highly desirable

What qualifications you will need:

• Masters Degree
• Board Certified Social Worker (BCSW), or License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)

No Travel Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.