Social Worker - Case Management - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates resource management activities for inpatients based on identified patients. Coordinates patient’s transition from hospital to home through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to enhance continuity of patient care, promote cost effective utilization of resources and enhance patient, nurse and physician satisfaction. Provides psychosocial assessment, resources and intervention to hospitalized patients.

Requirements

BS degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university and current Alabama licensure
Excellent communication skills
Capable of working with a diverse population
Behave ethically and professionally
Must be able to collaborate well with others
Demonstrate emotional resilience and stability

Nice To Haves

Two years hospital experience preferred
Comparable combination of education and experience will be considered
Previous discharge planning or hospital based social service experience very beneficial

Responsibilities

Facilitates resource management activities for inpatients
Coordinates patient’s transition from hospital to home
Collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
Enhance continuity of patient care
Promote cost effective utilization of resources
Enhance patient, nurse and physician satisfaction
Provides psychosocial assessment, resources and intervention to hospitalized patients

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending
Short term and long term disability
Several retirement account options with 401K organization match
Nurse residency program
Tuition assistance
Student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more