Clinical Social Worker - Las Vegas Nevada

Company: Elios Talent
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted On: 02/27/2026

Job Description Clinical Social Worker Full-Time | Acute Care Hospital AMAZING BENEFITS PACKAGE About the position An acute care hospital in the Las Vegas area is seeking a licensed Social Worker to support patients and families through assessment, care coordination, and safe discharge planning. This role focuses on helping patients navigate complex medical and social situations while ensuring appropriate resources and support are in place throughout their hospital stay. The Social Worker plays an important role in addressing psychosocial needs, providing emotional support, and collaborating with clinical teams to help ensure safe, comprehensive transitions of care. What You’ll Do Assess patient and family needs related to illness, hospitalization, and discharge planning Coordinate safe and appropriate discharge plans using hospital and community resources Provide emotional support and counseling to patients, families, and significant others Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary care teams Assist patients with access to social services, benefits, and community-based programs Document assessments, plans, and interventions clearly and accurately Support patients during crisis situations using appropriate intervention techniques Maintain compliance with hospital policies, patient rights, and regulatory requirements What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or equivalent education At least one year of professional social work experience in a hospital or social service agency Relevant internships or field work may be considered Active Nevada Social Worker license Additional Experience That’s Preferred Three years of acute care experience as a Social Worker Strong familiarity with hospital-based discharge planning and care coordination Training Underfill Consideration Candidates with recent, documented practicum experience under a hospital Social Services department may be considered for training Skills and Knowledge That Matter Solid understanding of social work principles, healthcare systems, and patient advocacy Knowledge of federal, state, and local social service programs and community resources Familiarity with medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatment processes Strong assessment, interviewing, and counseling skills Ability to support patients and families during high-stress or crisis situations Clear written and verbal communication skills across diverse populations Ability to build effective working relationships with clinical and non-clinical teams Comfort managing documentation, reports, and care coordination tasks in a hospital setting More...

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