Medical Social Worker
- TKC Med-Gastro
- AM (48) UAB Medicine
- 3.9 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $24.05
- $29.10 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Loan forgiveness Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master's degree Full Job Description Position Overview Pay range: $24.05
- $29.
10 / hour 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 assist patients and their families in making full use of available national, state, institutional, community and pharmaceutical resources. To provide social evaluation which includes placement of evaluation in medical record. To provide counseling to patients/families and/or groups. To participate in staffing, clinics and rounds in order to enhance team understanding of patient s psychosocial situation. To facilitate discharge planning; arranges for services such as home health, hospice, durable medical equipment and/or skilled nursing facility placement. To respond to the unique needs of the patient population as needed. May provide anticipatory, permanency and/or bereavement/loss counseling to patients and families and/or makes appropriate community referrals. May supervise both bachelors and masters level students. To act as a liaison to the community through public speaking. Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. If job is in The Kirklin Clinic (TKC), previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required. If job is in The Kirklin Clinic (TKC), license must be obtained within six months of employment. 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.
Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.
