MSW - Social Worker - Psych Services - Weekend Baylor AM (600)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Master’s level social worker to provide psychosocial support to patients and families across care settings. The role includes advising family caregivers, educating patients, counseling, and coordinating referrals for additional services.

It also involves discharge planning and linking patients to community resources, serving as a clinical resource for students and the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• LMSW license by Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners is required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment or for non-UAB Hospital units, First Five Rapid Response Basics training within 30 days and maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to individuals, families and groups dealing with chronic, acute or terminal illness.
• Advise family caregivers, provide patient education and counseling, and make referrals for additional services.
• Assist with care and case management and interventions to promote health and address barriers to access to healthcare.
• Facilitate discharge planning and identify community resources to assist patients and families.
• Serve as a clinical resource to social work students and the community.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $24.05 - $39.01 / hour

Shifts: weekend Baylor AM

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 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