Behavioral Health Social Worker — Per Diem

Horizon Health; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker- Per Diem in the Behavioral Health Program at North Baldwin Infirmary. This role provides direct psychotherapy services including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Social Worker will maintain progress notes, participate in CQI data collection, and support patient rights, confidentiality, and safety.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work is required and LMSW license is highly preferred.
• Minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position.
• Keeps up to date on professional literature and participates in educational programs.
• Maintains competencies and training expectations per hospital and Horizon requirements.
• Familiar with hospital policies, safety, infection control, and quality improvement processes.
• Develops knowledge of hospital senior staff and organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients (assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group/individual/family therapy, and discharge planning).
• Assist patients and families in understanding diagnoses and treatments and identify community resources.
• Participate as a multidisciplinary team member and in unit/community relations teams.
• Complete progress notes and assessments per procedures; submit CQI+ outcome data weekly.
• Ensure confidentiality and maintain professional interactions with staff and management.
• Assist with ambulating and lifting patients as needed and support safety practices.

Skills

MSW degree

LMSW license

Clinical psychotherapy

Discharge planning

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker- Per Diem in the Behavioral Health Program at North Baldwin Infirmary. This role provides direct psychotherapy services including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Social Worker will maintain progress notes, participate in CQI data collection, and support patient rights, confidentiality, and safety.