Pediatric Social Worker Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Pediatric Social Worker 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars 3007 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle. 2. Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation. 3. Formulates and implements plans utilizing appropriate social work interventions. 4. Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patients and families in the development and implementation of plans. 5. Assists with the screening, identification, and management of victims of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and rape. Interviews clients and their families and coordinates programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. 7. Makes referrals and serves as a resource for the healthcare team and serves as a patient advocate. 8. Maintains a working knowledge of relevant medical and legal issues and preserves records and statistics. Develop individual treatment plans with clients to determine and accomplish goals based on the outcome of the assessments, if necessary. 10. Assist clients with completing and processing Social Security Disability, Unemployment, and Food Stamp Applications. Collaborate with Social Service agencies to ensure appropriate support for clients, advocating for clients as needed; follow up with clients and other agencies regarding transition of clients and record outcomes. 12. Assist clients with questions regarding prescription drug coverage, including applications to pharmaceutical patient assistance programs. 13. Correspond, collaborate, and process the required applications and documents with the pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies to obtain the client’s medications. 14. Complete daily documentation in both the electronic health record (eClinicWorks) and the supplemental database (CAREWare). 15. Submit monthly documentation and reports, including billing sheets, to the Director of Case Management Services and Chief Financial Officer. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with and routinely consult with case managers, healthcare providers, psychiatrists, and health educators both within the agency and the community at large; participate in huddles and care team meetings as requested and able. Responsible for ensuring clarity on program expectations and standards, including but not limited to record keeping and documentation, behavioral expectations, work quality and productivity expectations, effective teamwork, and client-centered ethical practice. 18. Attend bi-monthly staff and department meetings. 19. Provide clients with transportation as needed to medical and mental health appointments. Maintains strict confidentiality of employee, client, company, and vendor data, as well as handling sensitive and critical information with professionalism and discretion. 21. All other duties, as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Knowledge of the concepts and principles of case management. 2. Strong desire to work with minority populations, to include but not limited to all gender identities, sexual orientations, and economic status. 3. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with people from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds. 4. Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships with other community organizations and the public. 5. Ability to prioritize needs and plan work assignments accordingly. 6. Fluency in basic computer systems, including Microsoft Office. Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work with licensure by the State of Alabama (LBSW). At least one (1) year of case management experience preferred but not required. Bilingual in both English and Spanish language preferred but not required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.48 – $30.92 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching 403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

Case management: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Alabama LBSW (Required)

Work Location:

In person