Social Worker (LMSW), PRN Days

Baptist-Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b)

HSA

FSA

PTO

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a licensed social worker with a Master’s degree in social work to support patients’ emotional and psychosocial well-being. The role requires an LGSW certification within 3 months of hire and at least 1 year of experience in an acute hospital setting.

The position offers day-one benefits and opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. You will develop care plans, counsel patients and families, and participate in performance improvement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) certification required within three (3) months of hire.
• One (1) year experience in acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments, written plans of care, discharge plans and progress notes and reviews and revises these plans as necessary.
• Provides patient, and/or patient representative with information concerning patient’s rights and advance directives.
• Documents assessment findings in the clinical record according to established standards.
• Implements appropriate social service interventions to address identified patient needs.
• Develops an effective working relationship with the patient, team members, physicians, and others to collaborate, advocate and solve problems on behalf of the patient to allow him/her to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Participates in committees and Performance Improvement Projects.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Team building

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary

Ensures that the medically related emotional and social needs of the patient are met to allow them to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments, written plans of care, discharge plans and progress notes and reviews and revises these plans as necessary.
• Provides patient, and/or patient representative with information concerning patient’s rights and advance directives.
• Documents assessment findings in the clinical record according to established standards.
• Implements appropriate social service interventions to address identified patient needs.
• Develops an effective working relationship with the patient, team members, physicians, and others to collaborate, advocate and solve problems on behalf of the patient to allow him/her to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Participates in committees and Performance Improvement Projects.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Related Functions

• Possesses excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served though knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Demonstrates awareness of medical/ legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Master’s degree in social work required

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), certification required within three (3) months of hire.

Experience

• One (1) year experience in acute hospital setting.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for minimum education requirement.