Social Worker - Health Department

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About The Position

The Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking experienced and dedicated Social Workers. This position is responsible for providing case management services to individuals facing a variety of social challenges, including mental health concerns, poverty, addiction, and domestic abuse. Employees in this role gather information from new patients, including demographics, psychosocial status, and medical history; develop individualized treatment plans; and coordinate necessary resources on behalf of clients, such as pharmaceuticals and incontinence supplies. Social Workers also deliver training programs to diverse audiences, including community groups and court-ordered offenders, and participate in professional development activities such as conferences and workshops. Employees may be required to interact with individuals who are physically aggressive or violent.

Requirements

• License to practice social work in the state of Alabama (e.g., Licensed Bachelor of Social Work - LBSW, Licensed Master of Social Work - LMSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW).

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual (Spanish).
• Experience performing work in a social services setting.
• Experience performing work in a domestic violence and/or abuse intervention program.
• Experience performing work in a medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative functions by drafting policies, creating schedules, documenting/storing service data, and requesting funds in order to ensure compliance with standards established by oversight agencies (e.g., Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Medicaid/Medicare, grant programs).
• Assists patients/clients in the completion of application and enrollment processes for federal, state, and private funded programs (e.g., housing, transportation, medication, health care, food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, and energy assistance) to obtain relevant assistance as necessary.
• Prepares and/or implements individualized hospital discharge plan or case management plan by providing counseling, establishing rapport, educating patients/clients, and evaluating progress in order to create long term treatment strategy that is specifically tailored to patient/client needs.
• Coordinates with various social service agencies and care coordinators in order to exchange care-related information (e.g., patient/client’s medical, psychological, and social history).
• Discusses discharge plan and/or case management plan with patients/clients in order to set plan goals and expectations.
• Procures resources and services for patients/clients by coordinating with social service agencies, contacting resource providers, negotiating rates, and making referrals in order to address needs identified in the case management and/or hospital discharge plan.
• Conducts intake of new patients/clients by administering assessment tools, collecting background information, establishing medical treatment history, and evaluating access to various resources in order to identify needed treatments and/or services.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
• Prepares and delivers educational programs to community groups, churches, civic groups, etc. to provide relevant information to citizens.

Benefits

• Jefferson County Health Department provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed