Clinical Medical Social Worker: Care Coordination

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Cooper (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham's Cooper Green Mercy Health Authority is seeking a Medical Social Worker to support adults facing barriers to care. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to assess needs, coordinate resources, and advocate for patients navigating the health system.

The role emphasizes addressing social determinants of health, providing crisis and mental health support, documenting encounters, and connecting patients with transportation, housing, and prescription

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
• 2–5 years of social work, social services, case management in healthcare.
• LMSW licensure required.
• Preferred: MSW.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs and provide interventions.
• Coordinate services and advocate for patients.
• Educate patients on resources, transportation, prescription assistance.
• Document encounters per SOPs.

Skills

LMSW licensure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham's Cooper Green Mercy Health Authority is seeking a Medical Social Worker to support adults facing barriers to care. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to assess needs, coordinate resources, and advocate for patients navigating the health system.

The role emphasizes addressing social determinants of health, providing crisis and mental health support, documenting encounters, and connecting patients with transportation, housing, and prescription