Riverview Regional Medical Center is hiring: Social Worker in Gadsden

Overview

We are seeking a Social Worker (Clinical Social Worker or Medical Social Worker) to support patients and families by addressing emotional, social, and practical needs related to illness or injury. The Medical Social Worker will 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other related field
• Current registration or intern status with the 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 or outpatient behavioral health experience
• Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or related field

Benefits

• 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 benefits

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Part Time (2-3 shifts per week)
• Hours: 8-hour shifts
• Shift: Days
• Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

Equal Employment Opportunity

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