Hospital Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) Specialist - Center for Healthy Communities - USA[...]

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health on the Gulf Coast seeks a qualified social services professional to support patients and families. The role involves needs assessments, care planning, and direct counseling to address goals and challenges.

You will coordinate referrals with social workers, maintain EMR records, and participate in team meetings to ensure coordinated care. Minimum HS diploma with 1 year of relevant experience; a BA in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth or individuals recovering from trauma; counseling experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Comparable education/experience may substitute for required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments with patients and families to identify strengths, challenges and goals.
• Develop collaborative case plans outlining interventions and support services.
• Provide direct services to patients, including individual counseling or participation in groups.
• Collaborate with social workers to facilitate referrals to community resources (financial aid, housing, job training).
• Work with the social worker to address challenges during case management.
• Participate in team meetings and case staffing to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure compliance with standards.
• Complete all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.

Skills

Counseling experience

Experience with at-risk youth/trauma

Case management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well‑being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive needs assessments with patients and families to identify their strengths, challenges, and goals.
• Developing collaborative case plans that outline specific interventions and support services to address identified needs.
• Providing direct services to patients, such as individual counseling or participation in support groups.
• Collaborating with social workers to identify and facilitate referrals to essential community resources (financial assistance, housing support, job training).
• Working collaboratively with the social worker to address any challenges or obstacles that may arise during the case management process.
• Participating in team meetings and case staffing discussions to ensure coordinated care and service delivery.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed electronic medical records (EMR) documentation.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience working with at risk youth or individuals recovering from trauma, and experience providing individual/group counseling or related interventions Required
• Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.