Social Worker (Master Level)

DCH Health Care Authority•Northport, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

North Harbor specializes in acute inpatient psychiatric treatment and care, 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. The role coordinates patient treatment plans, including patient/family education, discharge planning, placement, and follow-up. The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and provides comprehensive social work services to an assigned patient caseload. They also conduct groups to meet active treatment requirements and participate in the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate patient care needs.

Requirements

MSW in Social Work.
Must possess effective communication and problem solving skills.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
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.