Hospital LMSW Social Worker — Day 1 Benefits & Growth

Brookwood Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

403(b) retirement with matching

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care, 宠

Educational benefits incl. tuition_re

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health in Homewood, AL seeks a Hospital Social Worker to assess and address the medical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients, helping them achieve their highest practicable well-being.

Requires a Master’s degree in social work and an LGSW certification within three months of hire, plus at least one year of acute hospital experience. You will collaborate with clinicians to develop care plans and support patient rights and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) certification required within three months of hire.
• One year of experience in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments, written plans of care, discharge plans and progress notes; revise as needed.
• Provide information about patient rights and advance directives.
• Document assessment findings in the clinical record per standards.
• Implement social work interventions to address identified patient needs.
• Collaborate with patients, families, teams, and physicians to support best possible wellbeing.
• Participate in committees and Performance Improvement Projects.
• Maintain attendance and comply with Baptist Health policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team building

Prioritize & independent work

Age-appropriate patient care

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Brookwood Baptist Health in Homewood, AL seeks a Hospital Social Worker to assess and address the medical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients, helping them achieve their highest practicable well-being.

Requires a Master’s degree in social work and an LGSW certification within three months of hire, plus at least one year of acute hospital experience. You will collaborate with clinicians to develop care plans and support patient rights and discharge planning.