Social Worker
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Social Worker
baptisthealthal· BHWH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMIN
About this role
Position Summary
Baptist Health Walker Hospital
Recognized by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Walker Hospital is a 267-bed facility located in Jasper and committed to serving the diverse needs of our growing community. Among the comprehensive and compassionate services offered at Baptist Health Walker Hospital are bariatrics, behavioral health, cardiac care, emergency room care, gynecology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, physical therapy, advanced stroke treatment, surgical care and urology.
Position Summary
Ensures that the medically related emotional and social needs of the patient are met to allow them to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Responsibilities
Education/Training
- Master’s degree in social work required
Licensure/Certification
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), certification required within three (3) months of hire.
Experience
- One (1) year experience in acute hospital setting.
- Work experience may NOT substitute for minimum education requirement.
Qualifications
Essential Functions
- Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments, written plans of care, discharge plans and progress notes and reviews and revises these plans as necessary.
- Provides patient, and/or patient representative with information concerning patient’s rights and advance directives.
- Documents assessment findings in the clinical record according to established standards.
- Implements appropriate social service interventions to address identified patient needs.
- Develops an effective working relationship with the patient, team members, physicians, and others to collaborate, advocate and solve problems on behalf of the patient to allow him/her to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- Participates in committees and Performance Improvement Projects.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Other Related Functions
- Possesses excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served though knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Demonstrates awareness of medical/ legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Social Worker position at baptisthealthal?
The salary for this Social Worker role at baptisthealthal is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Social Worker position at baptisthealthal located?
This Social Worker role at baptisthealthal is based in JASPER, AL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Social Worker role at baptisthealthal full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Social Worker role in the BHWH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMIN department at baptisthealthal.
Which team or department does the Social Worker at baptisthealthal belong to?
This Social Worker position is part of the BHWH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMIN department at baptisthealthal. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Social Worker position at baptisthealthal?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to baptisthealthal's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Social Worker job at baptisthealthal posted?
This Social Worker position at baptisthealthal was posted on Aug 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Social Worker
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