Social Worker MSW - Inpatient Care Management - Weekend Baylor AM (618)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Alabama is seeking a social worker to provide critical psychosocial support to patients and families coping with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Responsibilities include advising caregivers, facilitating discharge planning, and ensuring access to healthcare resources. A master's degree in social work and a valid LMSW license are required. Join our team to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

$7,500 sign on bonus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Alabama.
• Basic Life Support certification required for certain units.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Advise family caregivers and provide resource referrals.
• Facilitate discharge planning processes.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Patient education

Counseling

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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.

Most positions require 4 weeks of orientation, minimally, up to 7 weeks, based on previous experience. Orientation is completed Monday-Friday with a dedicated preceptor.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $24.05- $39.10 / hour
• $7,500 sign on bonus may be available
• Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Job Highlights

As a social worker at UAB Medicine, you can be the difference for your patients and feel rewarded when you solve complex cases. UAB Medicine serves a diverse patient population, allowing social workers the opportunity to develop their skills and establish professional relationships to support and encourage wellness in their patients. The UAB Care Transitions Department includes more than 200 registered nurse care coordinators and social workers who are integral members of the interdisciplinary team. Social workers provide care in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings, including the Emergency Department, with a focus on completing psychosocial assessments, providing resource referrals, and participating in care coordination and discharge planning for patients across the continuum of care. For social workers interested in advancing their careers, our clinical ladder program offers annual professional development opportunities that increase your compensation. New graduates are supported by social work leaders who provide supervision as well as free monthly continuing education opportunities that help fulfill licensure requirements.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- 6-time Magnet-designated organization
- U.S. News & World Report s Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbs, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

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.

Most positions require 4 weeks of orientation, minimally, up to 7 weeks, based on previous experience. Orientation is completed Monday-Friday with a dedicated preceptor.

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.