Social Worker LMSW - Inpatient Care Management - Multiple Shifts
Social Worker LMSW - Inpatient Care Management - Multiple Shifts
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Job Description
Compensation:
Pay Range: $50050.00- $81330.00 / year
- $7500 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 addition to our manybenefits 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 Alabamas largest single-site employer and operates over 1200 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.
- U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals #1 in Alabama
- Americas No. 1 Best Large Employer Forbes 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.
Masters 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
