Psychotherapist / Social Worker, Psychiatry Clinic

Psychotherapist / Social Worker, Psychiatry Clinic

Job ID:

18338

Facility:

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority

Functional Area:

Health/Medical

Position Type:

Full Time

Relocation Provided:

No

Location:

Birmingham, AL

Department:

EXT-Psychiatry Clinic Section

Education Required:

Masters Degree

Experience Required:

None

Position Description:

Work Schedule:

Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Work Location:

Psychiatry Clinic, Cooper Green Benefits 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. Provides psychotherapy services to adult outpatients, including individual, group and family psychotherapy.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Must ad to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. Psychotherapy experience preferred.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION

Currently licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners or eligible to be licensed within six (6) months from date of hire required.

TRAITS & SKILLS

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Must be able to:

(1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (6) communicate effectively; (7) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (8) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.