Social Worker

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a compassionate Social Work/Integrated Care professional to support patients with psychosocial, behavioral health, and social service needs in an integrated care setting in Alabama.

You will provide brief counseling, coordinate referrals, and connect patients to medical and community resources. The role requires collaboration with a medical team, completion of assessments and documentation, and delivery of HIV/HCV counseling and testing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in the field or related work, especially in a medical setting.
• Valid Alabama Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and provide brief intervention and counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as part of an integrated care team.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and required documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and connect patients with community and supportive services.
• Provide HIV and HCV counseling, testing, and referrals.
• Assist with Ryan White Program eligibility, CAREWare, ServicePoint, and related data entry.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Crisis Intervention

Written & Verbal Communication

Organization & Coordination

HIPAA Compliance

Healthcare Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Work/Integrated Care professional to support patients with their psychosocial, behavioral health, and social service needs. This position provides brief counseling and intervention, coordinates referrals, and connects patients with medical and community resources.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess patients’ psychosocial needs and provide brief intervention and counseling.Use Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and crisis intervention techniques.Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as part of an integrated care team.Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and required documentation.Coordinate referrals and connect patients with community and supportive services.Provide HIV and HCV counseling, testing, and referrals.Assist with Ryan White Program eligibility, CAREWare, ServicePoint, and related data entry.Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.Participate in professional development and continuing education.Perform other duties as assigned.Master's degree in Social Work preferred; Bachelor's degree requiredSocial Work license preferred3-5 years of experience in the field or related work, especially in a medical settingFamiliarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and proceduresEffective written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsAbility to organize and coordinate a variety of tasks and responsibilitiesValid Alabama Driver's License requiredPrior academic or practical training in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, or Brief Therapy/Crisis Intervention required