M H Social Worker V

• Maintains an organized structure for the Social Work Department and the Central Admissions Office to relay pertinent information in a timely manner.

• Collaborates with hospital administration regarding the planning, development and implementation of new social work programs and services.

• Monitors efficacy of current policies and procedures for the provision of social work services.

• Ensures that a quality assurance program is ongoing in the Social Work Department and the Central Admissions Office.

• Conducts monthly audits of social work progress notes and treatment plans to ensure quality, accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Coordinates clinical training and ongoing in-service training for all Social Work Department staff.

• Develops and implements the Performance Improvement Plan for the Social Work Department to support continuous quality enhancement.

• Assists the Human Resources Department in coordinating recruitment, interviews and recommendations for hiring qualified social work staff.

• Maintains and manages documentation of primary source verification of licensure for all social work staff. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of therapies and casework such as individual, group and family.

• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as court orders, policies, and procedures, regulatory standards, assessments, patient medical records, histories, personnel records, and rehabilitation reports.

• Ability to make clinical assessments.

• Ability to make decisions.

• Ability to communicate verbally. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Ability to communicate in writing.

• Ability to supervise, delegate, commend, discipline, evaluate, and evaluate the work of others Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of a license as a graduate social worker as issued by the Alabama Board of Social Work. Employee Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.

• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.

• 13 sick leave days.

• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.

• Paid parental leave.

• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of state service.

• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU’s needed for maintaining professional license.

• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.

• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. Method of Selection

• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.

• All relevant information is subject to verification.

• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients. Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university. APPLY NOW EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER