LMSW Social Worker - Inpatient & Behavioral Health

North Alabama Shoals Hospital; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is seeking a Social Worker to join an acute care setting. The role emphasizes assessing needs, coordinating social work interventions, and supporting discharge planning for patients and families.

The position requires a Master's degree and LMSW licensure, plus BLS-HCP certification and Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of hire. Experience in inpatient behavioral health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for the role.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is required.
• BLS Health Care Provider certification and crisis intervention training within 90 days are expected.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses patients and family, caregivers, or legal representatives.
• Determines, prioritizes, and arranges internal and external services as needed.
• Participates in case reviews to monitor progress and ensure treatment plan adherence.
• Assists with discharge planning and coordinates resources for follow-up care.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for the hospital system.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Education

Master's degree

LMSW license

Tools

BLS-HCP

Crisis Intervention Training

Job description

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is seeking a Social Worker to join an acute care setting. The role emphasizes assessing needs, coordinating social work interventions, and supporting discharge planning for patients and families.

The position requires a Master's degree and LMSW licensure, plus BLS-HCP certification and Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of hire. Experience in inpatient behavioral health is preferred.