Social Worker

Responsibilities Licensed Social Worker- Per Diem Horizon Health offers a Social Worker position in the Behavioral Health Program at North Baldwin Infirmary. The role involves providing direct, high‑quality psychotherapy services—including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning—to patients. The Social Worker helps patients and families understand diagnoses, adjust to treatments, and secure resources during and after discharge. The Social Worker also participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. Conduct oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations Maintain knowledge of, and demonstrate respect for, patient rights Engage in timely, efficient discharge planning in close conjunction with patient families, nursing staff, and attending physician; possess thorough knowledge of the referral/placement process and available community resources; and make effective contact with disposition sources Complete progress notes and assessments according to program procedures Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams Submit timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis Actively measure patient performance and communicate results and trends to supervisor Provide feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, and changes Identify areas needing improvement and utilize the facility performance improvement process Actively participate in department processes as requested Ensure facility safety and report deficiencies to the Program Director Ensure confidentiality of all information encountered Maintain professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communication Assist with ambulating and lifting patients as needed Other duties as assigned Qualifications Master's degree in social work required LMSW license highly preferred Minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position or industry Engage in educational programs, in‑service meetings, and workshops; keep up to date on professional literature Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols Complete and maintain all required state/regulatory, hospital, and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis Be knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards Develop basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and, as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr