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Social Worker (LMSW) - Inpatient Care Transitions - Weekend Baylor AM (619)

UAB Medicine

UAB Medicine

Birmingham, AL, USA
Posted on Jan 17, 2024
Social Worker (LMSW) - Inpatient Care Transitions - Weekend Baylor AM (619) - (T213751)

Description

Compensation:
Pay Range: $24.05 - $39.10 / hour
- $7,500 sign-on bonus may be available
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: Wellness initiatives, 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.

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.

- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s 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.

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. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

A 7 week Orientation (Monday - Friday) may be required for candidates with no Case Management experience.

Primary Location

: UAB Hospital

Job Category

: Social Work

Organization

: 702550000 Care Management

Employee Status

: Regular
Shift: Weekends AM