SOCIAL WORKER (BA/BSW) - (Bachelors in Social Work) - Part-time

UHS•Bay Minette, AL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Social Worker (Part-time) for our behavioral health program at Mobile Infirmary and North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette, AL. The Case Manager I is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, guidance and discharge planning. The Social Worker assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Social Worker can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. Social Worker may be under the direct clinical supervision of a Social Worker II.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
0-1 years preferred
Provisional State license in Social Work (LCSW-A) required
Valid Driver’s License and/or ability to commute to work required
Experience in hospital case management preferred
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
Maintains effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols
Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis
Knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure
Fosters sense of teamwork and collaboration within the department and Hospital
Ability to manage stress appropriately and channels concerns appropriately
Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately

Responsibilities

Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data under the guidance of a LCSW.
Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested
Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources and makes effective contact with disposition sources
Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams. Attend Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
As directed, conducts individual, group and education psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques (under the guidance of a LCSW). Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor
Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position