Social Work Intern, PRN Days at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Palestine, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessments, Care Coordination, Discharge Planning, Patient Support, Family Support, Documentation, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Active Listening, Team Collaboration, Professional Behavior, Ethical Practice, Cultural Sensitivity, Electronic Medical Record

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary The Social Work Intern – Behavioral Health is a student enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s level social work program who completes a supervised field placement within a behavioral health setting. Under the direct supervision of a licensed social worker, the intern assists with psychosocial assessments, care coordination, patient and family support, and documentation while gaining hands-on experience in clinical social work practice. This role is educational in nature and does not involve independent clinical decision-making or unsupervised practice. Essential Functions Participates in supervised psychosocial assessments of patients receiving behavioral health services Assists with discharge planning, care coordination, and referral to internal and community resources under supervision Provides patient and family support, education, and advocacy consistent with the treatment plan and scope of training Observes and, when appropriate, participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and treatment planning discussions Documents assigned activities accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, in accordance with organizational policies and supervision requirements Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and all applicable regulatory standards Engages in regular supervision meetings, learning activities, and evaluations as required by the academic program and the organization Demonstrates professional behavior, ethical practice, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions Performs other duties as assigned that support learning objectives and departmental operations Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Basic knowledge of social work principles, ethics, and behavioral health concepts appropriate to level of education Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills Ability to learn and apply policies, procedures, and clinical documentation standards Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and willingness to accept feedback Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic medical record systems Frequent sitting, standing, and walking within clinical and office settings Occasional lifting or moving of materials up to 25 pounds Visual and auditory acuity required for patient interactions and documentation Hospital, inpatient, outpatient, or behavioral health treatment settings Exposure to typical healthcare environment conditions May involve interaction with patients experiencing acute behavioral health conditions Education Current enrollment in an accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) program required Must meet field placement or practicum requirements of the academic institution Licenses/Certifications None required This position does not require social work licensure and does not permit independent practice Experience No prior professional social work experience required Previous coursework or exposure to behavioral health, healthcare, or human services preferred

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Responsibilities

The intern will participate in supervised psychosocial assessments, assist with discharge planning and care coordination, and provide patient and family support consistent with their training scope. They will also document assigned activities accurately in the electronic medical record and engage in required supervision meetings.