Social Worker (Master's Level)

DCH Health System; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System's North Harbor unit in Northport, AL, seeks a licensed social worker to join an inpatient psychiatric care team. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and family education, with daily psychiatrist oversight.

The candidate should hold an MSW (LCSE preferred) and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills in a hospital setting. This on-site role supports safety and interdisciplinary collaboration within DCH policies.

Qualifications

• MSW in Social Work. LCSE preferred. If Counselor, Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy with License or Certification as required by discipline.
• Two (2) years of inpatient hospital experience is desirable.
• Must possess effective communication and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Perform groups as assigned
• Clearly documents psychosocial assessments and groups in patient’s medical record. Completes psychosocial assessment in thorough and timely manner with family involvement if allowed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment process by contributing to the master Treatment Plan by identification of problems and establishing goals and interventions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment process by contributing to the Master Treatment Plan by identifying problems.
• Performs admission and discharge CQI data on each assigned patient
• Works as scheduled and maintains productivity level.
• Performs initial and annual competencies per job class.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Reading and writing English

Education

MSW in Social Work

Masters degree in Counseling/Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Overview

North Harbor specializes in acute inpatient psychiatric treatment and care. North Harbor is located on the North end of our Northport campus. We offer a safe and secure program for adult and geriatric patients. Our adult program serves men and women ages 18 and older who are experiencing symptoms that require 24 hour acute inpatient psychiatric treatment and care. Our geriatric program is a short-term acute care unit for patients experiencing symptoms that require close monitoring by a multi-disciplinary team. Patients are seen daily by a psychiatrist as well as other mental health professionals. Our dedicated team of nursing and ancillary staff provides patient-centered care to support the patient’s recovery with the goal of reaching optimal patient outcomes. Our team utilizes sensory reduction tools to assist with anger management, coping skills, and de-escalation. Strong focus is placed on improving our patients’ physical and emotional health. Our team is dedicated to making our patient’s experience pleasant and comfortable in a safe and secure environment.

Coordinates patient treatment plan to include patient/family education, discharge planning, placement and follow up. Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides comprehensive social work services to assigned patient case load. Conducts groups to meet active treatment requirements. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate patient’s care needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform groups as assigned
• Clearly documents psychosocial assessments and groups in patient’s medical record. Completes psychosocial assessment in thorough and timely manner with family involvement if allowed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment process by contributing to the master Treatment Plan by identification of problems and establishing goals and interventions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment process by contributing to the Master Treatment Plan by identifying problems.
• Performs admission and discharge CQI data on each assigned patient
• Works as scheduled and maintains productivity level.
• Performs initial and annual competencies per job class.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MSW in Social Work. LCSE (Licensed Certified Social Worker) preferred. If Counselor, Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy with License or Certification as required by discipline. Two (2) years of inpatient hospital experience is desirable. Must possess effective communication and problem solving skills. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

• PHYSICAL FACTORS
  • Physical presence in site is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected within normal range. Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking. Ability to lift or carry 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Is able to push stretcher/wheelchair with average adult patient. Is able to do frequent stooping and on occasion crouching, crawling or kneeling. Ability to reach reasonable distances in any direction. Ability to run in emergency situations. Must be able to move dingers in a coordinated manner. Must have ability to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips.
• Environmental
  • Includes exposure to body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard materials and/or cleaning solutions. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
  • Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
  • Physical presence onsite is essential.