Social Worker (Ma/Lmsw) - Mobile

Horizon Health, the nation’s leading psychiatric contract management company, has an excellent career opportunity for a Full-time Social Worker in the Behavioral Health Program at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama.

Responsibilities include assessments, unit management, psychodiagnosis, treatment planning and discharge planning, as well as group, individual and family treatment.  The successful candidate must have Masters in Social work, a minimum of two years experience working with mental health programs, excellent clinical skills.

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Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

1. A LCSW with associated experience
2. Minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position and/or industry
3. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
4. Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.
5. Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
6. Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
7. Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

1. Proficient in software applications
2. Effective presentation skills
3. Ability to manage stress appropriately
4. Ability to make decisions under pressure
5. Ability to manager anger, fear, hostility and/or violence of others appropriately
6. Maintains a positive attitude/public image while in the facility and in all work-related activities outside the facility

Language Skills

1. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
2. Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
3. Ability to write detailed correspondence
4. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.

Competencies

1. Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes
2. Communicates effectively with families, agencies and referral sources conveying a positive and professional image
3. Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
4. Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
5. Displays competent, effective interviewing and report-writing skills
6. Completes competent, clear progress notes and assessments according to program policies and procedures