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Psychiatric Social Worker - Trauma Services - AM (040)
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$59,618 / year median in Alabama
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Trauma Services
- AM (040) UAB Medicine
- 3.9 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $47,665
- $77,455 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Loan forgiveness Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social work Bachelor's degree LBSW Full Job Description Position Overview Pay range: $47,665.00
- $77,455.
Shifts:
full-time am Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Job Description To provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. To provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare. To facilitate discharge planning process and identifies community resources to assist patients and their families. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work and ten (10) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners 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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Dental Insurance