Geriatric Social Worker LMSW – Day Shift, Mon-Fri

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care, pе

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is seeking a Social Worker LMSW to support the geriatric psychology program and patient-centered care. The role focuses on assessing emotional and social needs to promote residents’ overall well-being and independence.

This full-time day shift (7:30a–3:30p) emphasizes collaboration with residents, families, and medical teams to develop tailored care plans, discharge planning, and resource referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• Master's in Social Work HIGHLY preferred.
• LMSW HIGHLY preferred.
• One year supervised social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops preliminary and comprehensive assessments, written plans of care, discharge plans and progress notes and reviews and revises these plans as necessary.
• Provides residents, family and/or resident representatives with information concerning resident’s rights and advance directives.
• Develops effective working relationships with residents, family, team members, physicians, community and others to collaborate, advocate and problem solve for resident wellbeing.
• Ensures residents have access to prescriptions, DME, and other services as identified upon discharge.
• Refers residents to education regarding healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, prescription drug programs, health & wellness programs, community agencies, housing options, and other services.
• Participates in committees and Performance Improvement Projects.
• Maintains regular attendance consistent with policies.
• Maintains compliance with policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Master's in Social Work (MSW) HIGHLY preferred

LMSW HIGHLY preferred

One year supervised social work experience in health care setting

Job description

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is seeking a Social Worker LMSW to support the geriatric psychology program and patient-centered care. The role focuses on assessing emotional and social needs to promote residents’ overall well-being and independence.

This full-time day shift (7:30a–3:30p) emphasizes collaboration with residents, families, and medical teams to develop tailored care plans, discharge planning, and resource referrals.