Social Worker - Case Management - PRN Days

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a PRN to part-time Case Manager in Birmingham, AL. The role supports the interdisciplinary plan of care from admission to discharge, coordinating services across the continuum and addressing patient/family needs with a focus on smooth transitions.

You will collaborate with a care team, advocate for needed resources, and ensure accurate documentation and appropriate post-discharge options in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensure required: LBSW or LMSW by Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care from admission to discharge.
• Creates care plans across the continuum incorporating patient/family preferences and values.
• Assesses and addresses legal, neglect, substance abuse, crisis and psychosocial needs.
• Advocates for resources and removal of barriers to care.
• Maintains dialogue with supervisor and care transition team for effective implementation and reevaluation.

Education

LBSW or LMSW licensure

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: PRN to include weekend and holiday shifts as needed
• 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

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

• Creates plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
• Serves as a resource to assess, evaluate, recommend and treat legal, neglect, substance abuse, crisis, psychosocial and various adjustment needs.
• Advocates for resources and removal of barriers.
• Maintains ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of health plan.
• Acts as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, complex level of care
  recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for
  postdischarge care.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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.