Social Worker (LBSW)

Lifepoint Health; Florence (AL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO and leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Résumé du poste

North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL is seeking a Social Worker (LBSW) to join our case-management team. This full-time role focuses on helping patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges and coordinating services.

You will assess patients, participate in discharge planning, provide therapy, and collaborate with the health-care team. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, Alabama LBSW licensure within 6 months, and Handle With Care certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Alabama LBSW licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Handle With Care certification within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsabilités

• Interviews and assesses patients and/or families and caregivers.
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and arranges for needed internal and external services.
• Participates in case reviews with the healthcare team to monitor progress.
• Assists with discharge planning and identifies resources for housing, transportation and healthcare services.
• Supervises and trains new staff, students and interns.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independence

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Social Worker (LBSW)

North Alabama Medical Center
Job Type: Full-Time

AtNorth Alabama Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As aSocial Worker joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility offering the community's only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are:
No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence, AL is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Social Worker Position Summary:
Assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.
Reports to: Director of Case Management
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Education: Bachelors required
Licenses: Board Certified Social Worker in the state of Alabama within 6 months of hire
Certifications: Handle With Care within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions
Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
Supervises and/or trains new staff, students, and interns.
Provides individual, family and group therapy.

EEOC Statement:
North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.