Licensed Social Worker MSW- PRN

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Community Health Systems at Grandview Regional Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Licensed Master Level Social Worker (MSW) to provide clinical social work services across the healthcare continuum. The role includes psychosocial assessments, counseling, discharge planning, and coordination of community resources.

The ideal candidate will have a CSWE-accredited MSW, LMSW licensure, BCLS certification, and 2–4 years of healthcare social work experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from CSWE-accredited program is required.
• 2–4 years of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments across age groups to identify emotional, social, and financial needs.
• Provide counseling and resource education to patients and families.
• Coordinate post-acute care and assist with discharge planning.
• Refer patients to internal and external services and support groups.
• Support care planning and safe discharge through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record per standards.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Case management

Counseling

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.

Role: LICENSED Master Level Social Worker

Location: Grandview Regional Medical Center- Birmingham, AL

Schedule: PRN- Day Shift- looking for weekday & weekend availability

Job Summary

The Social Worker – MSW provides clinical social work services to patients and families to support optimal functioning, adjustment, and decision-making throughout the healthcare continuum. This role performs psychosocial assessments, offers counseling and emotional support, assists with care coordination and discharge planning, and connects patients to community and financial resources. The Social Worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to care and contribute to safe, efficient transitions.

Essential Functions

• Conducts age-appropriate psychosocial assessments for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to evaluate emotional, social, and financial needs.
• Provides counseling, support, and resource education to help patients and families cope with illness, injury, disability, loss, or life transitions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning by identifying psychosocial barriers, coordinating post-acute care services, and assisting with transitions to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home care.
• Facilitates referrals to internal and external services, including mental health providers, social service agencies, support groups, and financial assistance programs.
• Manages high-risk referrals and complex psychosocial cases, including new diagnoses, suspected abuse or neglect, adoption planning, behavioral health needs, and end-of-life care.
• Provides crisis intervention and support for patients and families experiencing acute emotional distress, grief, or trauma.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other disciplines to support care planning, continuity of care, and safe discharge.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts, including readmission reduction initiatives and psychosocial outcomes tracking.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the medical record according to regulatory and organizational standards.
• Serves as a resource for peers and may assist in mentoring or guiding other social workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) required
• 2-4 years of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of social work principles, case management practices, and psychosocial assessment methods.
• Strong clinical judgment and counseling skills to support patients and families in complex and emotionally charged situations.
• Familiarity with healthcare systems, post-acute services, and community-based resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation in electronic medical records.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates empathy, cultural competence, and sensitivity to diverse populations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a caseload, and adapt to changing patient needs.

Licenses and Certifications

• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required