Social Worker (LMSW), PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is seeking a PRN Social Worker for weekend coverage to support inpatient services. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, plan interventions, and assist with discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and LMSW licensure, with BLS-HCP and Crisis Intervention Training preferred. You will work closely with the healthcare team to meet patient needs and community health goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) required.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed or eligible.
• BLS Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification and Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days.
• Minimum 2 years of related social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses patients and family, caregivers or legal representatives.
• Determines and arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
• Assists with discharge planning and coordinates follow-up resources and referrals.
• Performs Medicaid screenings for the facility.
• Completes required documentation within required time frames.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress tolerance

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Social Worker

North Alabama Shoals Hospital

Job Type: PRN (Weekends)

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Social 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: North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed general acute care facility boasting spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region's only inpatient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals' only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.

Position Summary:

Investigates, assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems. Acts as Director of Social Work for Inpatient Behavioral Health accreditation purposes only.

• Education: Master's degree Required
• Licenses: Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP); Crisis Intervention Training (within 90 days hire/transfer)
• 2 years related experience

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.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.
• Director of Social Work functions:
• Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of social services on the inpatient behavioral health units in accordance with accepted standards of practice and established policies and procedures.
• Conducts a bio-psycho-social assessment of the patient and participates in the treatment planning process, with ongoing reassessment and evaluation.
• Formulates individualized measurable goals for the patient.
• Participates in discharge planning, arranging for follow up care, continuity of care and coordination with outside agencies.
• Uses various modalities such as group therapy, individual therapy to treat the patient and assist families.
• Participates in utilization management activities as needed to assure proper payment for services.
• Completes required documentation within required time frames.
• Non-Essential Functions
• Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.
• Participates and attends meetings as required and/ or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Why join us:

• 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.

EEOC Statement:

North Alabama Shoals Hospital 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.