We are seeking a Social Worker, also referred to as a Clinical Social Worker or Medical Social Worker. 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: Part Time (2-3 shifts/week)

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Psychosocial assessments: evaluate the emotional, social, and environmental needs of patients to identify challenges affecting recovery and care; provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of treatment plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team

• 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 

Education and Work Experience

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• Bachelor’s Degree Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related
• Current registration an intern with Board, as appropriate to education and licensing requirements
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• Minimum one (1) year Inpatient l or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience
• Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or related field

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

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