Social Worker

Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Social Worker , also referred to as a Clinical Social Worker or Medical Social Worker for our Psych Acute Unit . The Medical Social Worker will support patients and families by addressing emotional, social, and practical needs related to illness or injury. Medical Social Workers assist with discharge planning, crisis intervention, and connecting patients to community resources and services. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, they help ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care. Shift’s Available : Days Employment Type : Full Time Hours: 8-hour shifts Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or related field
In states requiring license, required upon hire and maintain current in accordance with state regulations. In states without a licensure requirement, current registration for with appropriate state board required and/or under clinical supervision to meet clinical hours required for licensure
Minimum one (1) year Inpatient l or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience.
Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Responsibilities

Psychosocial assessments: evaluate the emotional, social, and environmental needs of patients to identify challenges affecting recovery and care
Discharge planning: coordinate safe and appropriate discharge plans, including referrals to home health, rehabilitation, nursing facilities, or community services
Crisis intervention: provide support during emergencies, such as trauma, end-of-life decisions, abuse, or mental health crises
Patient and family support: offer counseling, education, and advocacy to help patients and their families cope with illness, stress, or difficult diagnoses
Resource connection: link patients to financial assistance , housing, transportation, mental health services, and other community resources