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About the Role
About You
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and problem solve proactively using clinical knowledge.
- Ability to relate professionally and sensitively to patients, families, co-workers, multidisciplinary teams, and community agencies.
- Proficient computer skills for documentation and case finding.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently.
- Current Alabama Social Work licensure preferred.
- Two years post-graduate practice in a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated creativity in utilizing community-based, insurance, and financial resources to meet patient needs.
- Ability to develop leadership skills and serve as a role model for clinical staff.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Participation in professional activities and ongoing education.
- Engagement in process improvement initiatives.
- Supportive team environment with regular department meetings.
- Compliance with DCH Health System policies and behavioral standards.
Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in:
- Cancer treatment
- Critical Care
- Cardiac Services
- Bloodless medicine
- Home health care
- Sleep medicine
- Occupational medicine
- Sports medicine
- Spine/pain care
- Therapy services
- Women’s services
- and much more
DCH Regional Medical Center has 583 beds and offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.
Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates the DCH (inpatient) Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.
Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.
Our goal is to provide the best health system possible for patients to receive proper care, employees to work efficiently, and physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of everyone.