Case Worker MSW - Care Management - AM

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF Program eligibility

Paid time off

Education assistance programs

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a skilled Care Coordination Specialist to coordinate, negotiate and obtain services across the care continuum for patients. The role emphasizes interventions to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to care, including discharge planning and community resource linking.

Qualifications include RN licensure (Alabama) or LMSW with healthcare experience; BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required; PSLF eligibility noted for eligible positions; sign-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience required OR Associate's degree in Nursing and five (5) years of related experience required OR Master s Degree in Social Work required and 2 years experience in a healthcare care setting preferred.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently licensed as either a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing or eligible Nursing Licensing Compact or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required.
• Nurses require certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) or should be obtained with in 45 days of employment.
• Nurses may be required to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificaiton and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association.
• LMSWs will be required to complete the First FIve Healthstream within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, negotiate and obtain services and resources for the care of patients across the care continuum.
• Provide interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers of access to healthcare.
• Facilitate the discharge and/or transitions planning process and identify the most appropriate community resources to assist patients and their caregivers.
• Evaluate medical necessity and cost effective methods of patient care while promoting value for the patient and the organization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $55,180 - $89,670 / year

Sign-on bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus may be available

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs
• generous paid time off
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• plus more

Job Description

To coordinate, negotiate and obtain services and resources for the care of patients across the care continuum. To provide interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers of access to healthcare. To facilitate the discharge and or transitions planning process and identify the most appropriate community resources to assist patients and their caregivers. To evaluate medical necessity and cost effective methods of patient care while promoting value for the patient and the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience required OR Associate's degree in Nursing and five (5) years of related experience required OR Master s Degree in Social Work required and 2 years experience in a healthcare care setting preferred.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently licensed as either a Registerd Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing or eligible Nursing Licensing Compact or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required.
• Nurses require certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) or should be obtained with in 45 days of employment.
• Nurses may be required to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificaiton and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association.
• LMSWs will be required to complete the First FIve Healthstream within 45 days of employment.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.