Social Worker-University Hospital

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs; requires minimal supervision to safely perform essential functions; utilizes proper body mechanics when: moving equipment/supplies that is necessary to perform essential functions; reviews initial patient screen that includes social, cultural, psychological, physical and financial needs per unit protocol; initiates consult within 24 hours of first working day in acute care; performs reassessment according to departmental policy; formulates appropriate and realistic discharge plans working with patient, family, other members of the health care team and available community based organizations; works closely with Care Coordinators and Utilization Review nurses as well as other health care team members to coordinate and implement the discharge plan; attends and participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds or conferences; assists outpatients with crisis intervention and referral to community resources as needed; supports families and patients dealing with ethical issues, disability and terminal illness; ensures continuity of patient care by acting as a resource for patient information; provides after hours on-call services on a rotating basis; utilizes personal computer to access patient information and email system; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages and digital pagers; communicates relevant aspects of the assessment and reassessment to patient, family & members of the health care team; maintains accurate and complete records by documenting: assessment, reassessment and plans in the patient’s medical record as dictated by hospital policy, maintains department copy file including correspondence with outside agencies as required; completes departmental activity report; accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict; cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit; completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Infant-Toddler/Preschool, School Age/Adolescent, Reproductive Age, Post/Peri Menopausal; participates on committees as assigned; participates in performance improvement activities as assigned; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required; related duties as required.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama; or Bachelors degree in social work from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years social work experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a related field a from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years social work experience. Licensure with the State of Alabama as a Social Worker.