Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME

• Maintains pertinent and timely documentation in the Meditech and Midas systems

• Provides psycho-social support as needs dictate. Continuously reviews service area for needs and opportunities.
• Represents DCH, when requested through participation on committees and referrals to community agencies.

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Including knowledge and growth development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and to provide the care needed
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, visitors

• Interacts with patients/families/colleagues with respect, sensitivity and attentiveness to promote teamwork and cooperation.
• Adheres to discharge planning and organizational policies and standards as well as standards from external agencies and regulatory accrediting bodies such as Joint Commission.

DCH Standards:

• 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.

Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

Two years post-graduate practice in a healthcare setting preferred

Ability to exercise independent judgment

Demonstrates creativity in use of community based , insurance and financial resources to meet specific patient needs

Ability to relate to patients, families, co-workers, the multi-disciplinary team and community agencies in a professional and

sensitive manner

Ability to problem solve in a proactive, creative manner, using sound judgment based on factual information and clinical

knowledge

Ability to effectively negotiate with internal and external providers of patient care services

Ability to develop leadership skills and to serve as a role model for clinical staff

Proficient in computer skills to support documentation of patient care as well as case finding

Ability to work independently

Excellent interpersonal skills and communication style. Communicates in a clear concise and logical manner in both oral

and written form

Current AL Social Work licensure preferred. 

SCOPE, PURPOSE AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Consistent daily contact with patients, families, medical and other professional staff from various hospital departments, community agency representatives, governmental officials

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to Corporate Director Care Coordination

DCH Skill Requirement

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

WORKING CONDITIONS