Social Worker (LMSW)

About the role

A Social Worker (LMSW) at North Alabama Medical Center is responsible for interviewing and assessing patients and their families, determining and arranging necessary services, participating in case reviews, consulting with healthcare teams, assisting with discharge planning, identifying and referring appropriate resources, and performing Medicaid screenings.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
• Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Aids in discharge planning and processes.
• Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Aids patients with Safety Net applications when needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (LMSW).
• State of Alabama Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW).
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
• Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Financial protection and PTO options.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and eligibility criteria.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial protection and PTO options, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match, mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, and ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time.

EEOC Statement

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