Social Worker

Responsibilities Masters Level Social Worker- Full time Horizon Health, has an excellent career opportunity for a Social Worker in the Behavioral Health Program at North Baldwin Infirmary. This position is responsible for providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. The Social Worker assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Social Workers can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. Key Responsibilities At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations Maintains knowledge of, and demonstrates respect for patient rights Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning; works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician; displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources, and makes effective contact with disposition sources Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc. Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process Actively participates in department processes as requested Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed Other duties as assigned Benefit Highlights for full‑time positions Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Long and Short‑term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Career development opportunities within the company Tuition Assistance Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day About Horizon Health Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital‑based programs. Qualifications Master's degree in social work required LMSW license highly preferred Minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position and/or industry Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in‑service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature Maintains effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards Develops 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 Thousand Branches Wellness