Social Worker - Case Management - Days

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Assistance program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a licensed social worker to coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care for patients from admission to discharge. The role emphasizes collaboration across care teams and advocacy for patient needs, ensuring effective health-plan implementation and quality documentation.

The candidate must hold a current LBSW or LMSW license in Alabama and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, with generous benefits and a schedule that includes a weekday footprint with

Qualifications

• Interdisciplinary collaboration required to coordinate care.
• Strong patient advocacy and coordination across care teams.
• Ability to monitor and document patient progress within health records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patient, from admission to discharge.
• Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
• Monitor patient care through assessments, evaluations and/or patient records.
• Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
• Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of health plan.
• Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, appropriateness of services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with holiday rotations, and Saturday rotation every 8 weeks
• Work Location: UAB ST Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patient, from admission to discharge.

• Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
• Monitor patient care through assessments, evaluations and/or patient records.
• Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
• Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of health plan.
• Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, appropriateness of services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.

Qualifications

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

Currently a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

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.