Psychiatric Social Worker II – Hybrid Role

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Cooper (TX); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker II for Cooper Green Mercy Health Authority. The role provides professional clinical counseling and supports patients in accessing social services, focusing on social, economic, and environmental factors affecting wellbeing.

The position requires LICSW or LPC licensure in Alabama, CPR/BLS certification, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program.
• LICSW or LPC licensure current in Alabama.
• CPR/BLS certification current.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients’ mental health needs, strengths, and resources.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide evidence-based counseling and psychotherapy services to address psychiatric disorders and psychosocial stressors.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve goals.
• Coordinate care and referrals to medical social workers, navigators, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR per facility policies.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

Ethical practice

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker II for Cooper Green Mercy Health Authority. The role provides professional clinical counseling and supports patients in accessing social services, focusing on social, economic, and environmental factors affecting wellbeing.

The position requires LICSW or LPC licensure in Alabama, CPR/BLS certification, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.