Social Worker - Case Management - PRN - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Nurse residency program

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a discharge planning social worker to coordinate transitions from hospital to home, ensuring continuity of care and optimized resource use. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide resources, and work with a broad team of clinicians to support patients and families during hospitalization.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Social Work and Alabama licensure, with hospital discharge experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Current Alabama licensure.
• Two years hospital experience preferred; comparable education/experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient discharge from hospital to home with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide psychosocial assessment and resources to hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and cost-effective resource utilization.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Ethical practice

Education

BS in Social Work

Alabama licensure

Job description

Facilitates resource management activities for inpatients based on identified patients. Coordinates patient’s transition from hospital to home through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to enhance continuity of patient care, promote cost effective utilization of resources and enhance patient, nurse and physician satisfaction.

Provides psychosocial assessment, resources and intervention to hospitalized patients.

Qualifications

Education: Require BS degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university and current Alabama licensure.

Experience: Two years hospital experience preferred. Comparable combination of education and experience will be considered. Previous discharge planning or hospital based social service experience very beneficial.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Social Workers are expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, to be capable of working with a diverse population and to behave ethically and professionally. Social Workers interact with professionals from many different social service and governmental agencies, so must be able to collaborate well with others. Because social work frequently involves crises, the social worker must demonstrate emotional resilience and stability.

About Us

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

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We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al