Social Worker MSW- PRN

Grandview Medical Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

The Social Worker – MSW at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL provides psychosocial assessments, counseling, care coordination, and discharge planning to support patients and families across the healthcare continuum.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and case managers, connect patients to community resources, and document in the electronic medical record while handling high-risk cases and crises.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program required.
• 2-4 years of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments across age groups to evaluate emotional, social, and financial needs.
• Provides counseling, support, and resource education to patients and families.
• Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning, coordinating post-acute care services.
• Facilitates referrals to internal and external services including mental health and community resources.
• Manages high-risk referrals and complex psychosocial cases.
• Provides crisis intervention and emotional support for acute distress or trauma.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and case managers to support care planning and transitions.
• Participates in quality improvement and psychosocial outcomes tracking.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the medical record.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling skills

Verbal & written communication

Caseload management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural competence

Healthcare systems knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) CSWE-accredited

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.

Role:

LICENSED Master Level Social Worker

Location:

Grandview regional Medical Center- Birmingham, AL

Schedule:

PRN- Day Shift

Job Summary

The Social Worker – MSW provides clinical social work services to patients and families to support optimal functioning, adjustment, and decision-making throughout the healthcare continuum. This role performs psychosocial assessments, offers counseling and emotional support, assists with care coordination and discharge planning, and connects patients to community and financial resources. The Social Worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to care and contribute to safe, efficient transitions.

Essential Functions

• Conducts age-appropriate psychosocial assessments for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to evaluate emotional, social, and financial needs.
• Provides counseling, support, and resource education to help patients and families cope with illness, injury, disability, loss, or life transitions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning by identifying psychosocial barriers, coordinating post-acute care services, and assisting with transitions to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home care.
• Facilitates referrals to internal and external services, including mental health providers, social service agencies, support groups, and financial assistance programs.
• Manages high-risk referrals and complex psychosocial cases, including new diagnoses, suspected abuse or neglect, adoption planning, behavioral health needs, and end-of-life care.
• Provides crisis intervention and support for patients and families experiencing acute emotional distress, grief, or trauma.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other disciplines to support care planning, continuity of care, and safe discharge.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts, including readmission reduction initiatives and psychosocial outcomes tracking.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the medical record according to regulatory and organizational standards.
• Serves as a resource for peers and may assist in mentoring or guiding other social workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) required
• 2-4 years of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of social work principles, case management practices, and psychosocial assessment methods.
• Strong clinical judgment and counseling skills to support patients and families in complex and emotionally charged situations.
• Familiarity with healthcare systems, post-acute services, and community-based resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation in electronic medical records.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates empathy, cultural competence, and sensitivity to diverse populations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a caseload, and adapt to changing patient needs.

Licenses and Certifications

• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

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