WELLNESS ADVOCATE

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a professional to support postdocs, residents, fellows, and junior faculty through the ATLAS team. You will coordinate resources, provide guidance, and ensure smooth transitions across services.

Key duties include outreach, crisis guidance, collaboration with the Office of Wellness, and producing reports to inform program improvements and learner wellbeing strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and three years of related experience required (no substitution).
• Licensed as LCSW/LICSW by Alabama State Board or licensed as LPC by ABEC.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Publicizes ATLAS resources and conducts outreach to new postdocs and faculty.
• Provides resource guidance, crisis response, and coordinates with program leadership.
• Collaborates with UAB Office of Wellness to ensure access to coaching, counseling, and therapy services.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams to address wellbeing and develop improvement plans.
• Develops summaries and data-driven feedback to inform leadership and program improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

To support the well-being of the UAB community by providing comprehensive assistance to postdocs, residents, fellows, and junior faculty throughout postgraduate training and early faculty years as a part of the Advocate for Transitions, Life, and Achievement Support (ATLAS) team. To foster personal well-being by offering guidance for personal and professional needs and connecting learners and new faculty to essential campus and community resources. To provide ongoing follow-up that ensures effective resource connections, addresses evolving needs, and facilitates smooth transitions between services. To collaborate with postgraduate program leaders, institutional stakeholders, and the Office of Wellness team to develop and implement strategies that enhance personal and occupational wellbeing while actively participating in team initiatives and activities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Publicizes ATLAS resources, conducts early outreach to new postgraduates and faculty, introduces services, and assesses wellbeing to ensure a strong foundation of support. Provides tailored resources, serves as a primary contact for crisis response, and coordinates with program leadership to address emerging needs. Maintains ongoing follow-up during high-stress periods or transitions and supports career development through guidance on applications, negotiations, and post-training planning.
• Serves as the expert for navigating medical, mental health, housing, food, financial, and social service resources across campus and the community. Develops and disseminates educational materials and presentations while providing resource guides, practical advice, and workshops on essential life skills such as financial management, time management, legal basics, housing, and healthcare navigation.
• Collaborates with the UAB Office of Wellness and Employee Assistance and Counseling Center to ensure learners and faculty have awareness of and access to coaching, counseling, and therapy services. Provides compassionate guidance, facilitates referrals as needed, and supports the development of resilience, stress management, and work-life integration skills.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary consultation team to address postgraduate programs with low wellbeing or cultural scores, attends meetings to assess concerns, and collaborates with program leadership to develop recommendations and improvement plans. Follows up with program leadership to track progress, identifies additional support needs, and collaborates with Office of Wellness leadership to expand and refine the postgraduate wellbeing consultation service line.
• Develops summary reports that identify trends and actionable insights from check-ins and consultation work with postgraduate programs. Assists in creating and enhancing initiatives that support learner wellbeing and strengthen training program culture. Provides data-driven feedback to leadership to inform continuous improvements and elevate the overall resident experience.
• Advocates for learner wellbeing and partners with leadership to identify and advance policy improvements that support learners within UAB Medicine. Contributes to campus-wide initiatives and collaborates with departments to enhance resource access and address systemic issues impacting the learner experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range: $60,835 – $98,855

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience will not substitute for the education requirement.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

Currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners, or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support diverse team members
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Excellent Organizational Skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of campus and community resources

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

310000000 School of Medicine Dean's Office

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite