MSW - Social Worker - Emergency Department - Outpatient Care Management - Weekend PM (623)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a social worker to provide psychosocial support to patients and families across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, resource referrals, and care coordination, with opportunities in discharge planning and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• LMSW licensure by the Alabama State Board is required.
• BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days.
• First Five Rapid Response Basics training must be completed within 30 days for UAB Hospital units.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to individuals, families, and groups.
• Advise family caregivers, offer patient education and counseling, and make referrals.
• Facilitate discharge planning and identify community resources.
• Serve as a clinical resource to students and the community.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by Alabama State Board

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

First Five Rapid Response Basics training

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $24.05 - $39.10 / hour

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 Highlights

As a social worker at UAB Medicine, you can be the difference for your patients and feel rewarded when you solve complex cases. UAB Medicine serves a diverse patient population, allowing social workers the opportunity to develop their skills and establish professional relationships to support and encourage wellness in their patients. The UAB Care Transitions Department includes more than 200 registered nurse care coordinators and social workers who are integral members of the interdisciplinary team. Social workers provide care in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings, including the Emergency Department, with a focus on completing psychosocial assessments, providing resource referrals, and participating in care coordination and discharge planning for patients across the continuum of care. For social workers interested in advancing their careers, our clinical ladder program offers annual professional development opportunities that increase your compensation. New graduates are supported by social work leaders who provide supervision as well as free monthly continuing education opportunities that help fulfill licensure requirements.

Job Description

To provide individuals, families and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses. To provide services including advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease and address barriers to access to healthcare. To facilitate the discharge planning process and identify community resources to assist patients and their families. To act as a clinical resource to both social service students and the community.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required. For units/departments other than UAB Hospital, certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. If job is in UAB Hospital, successful completion of First Five Rapid Response Basics online training required within 30 days of hire into position and must be maintained annually.

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, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 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.