MSW - Social Worker - Psychiatric Services - Evenings (043)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a licensed Master Social Worker to provide psychosocial support in an emergency department setting. The role involves counseling, care coordination, and discharge planning, with eligibility for PSLF and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work, LMSW licensure, and BLS certification (or obtained within 30 days). First Five Rapid Response Basics training is required for hospital units and renewed annually.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed LMSW by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required.
• BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• If job is in UAB Hospital, completion of First Five Rapid Response Basics training within 30 days of hire and maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to individuals, families and groups coping with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses.
• Advise family caregivers, provide patient education and counseling, refer to other services.
• Assist with discharge planning and identify community resources to aid patients and families.
• Serve as a clinical resource to social work students and the community.

Skills

LMSW licensure

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

BLS certification

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $50,050.00 - $81,330.00 / year

Shifts: full-time PM

Schedules: 3-11 p.m.

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.

Please note that this position will work in an emergency department setting.

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.