What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Worker MSW - Care Management - AM position at UAB Medicine?
Position Overview
Pay range: $55,180 - $89,670 / year
Sign-on bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus may be available
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 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.
Job Description
To coordinate, negotiate and obtain services and resources for the care of patients across the care continuum. To provide interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers of access to healthcare. To facilitate the discharge and or transitions planning process and identify the most appropriate community resources to assist patients and their caregivers. To evaluate medical necessity and cost effective methods of patient care while promoting value for the patient and the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience required OR Associate's degree in Nursing and five (5) years of related experience required OR Master s Degree in Social Work required and 2 years experience in a healthcare care setting preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as either a Registerd Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing or eligible Nursing Licensing Compact or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required. Nurses require certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) or should be obtained with in 45 days of employment. Nurses may be required to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificaiton and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association. LMSWs will be required to complete the First FIve Healthstream within 45 days 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 1.1 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 2,200 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 only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and 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.
Pay range: $55,180 - $89,670 / year
Sign-on bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus may be available
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 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.
Job Description
To coordinate, negotiate and obtain services and resources for the care of patients across the care continuum. To provide interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers of access to healthcare. To facilitate the discharge and or transitions planning process and identify the most appropriate community resources to assist patients and their caregivers. To evaluate medical necessity and cost effective methods of patient care while promoting value for the patient and the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience required OR Associate's degree in Nursing and five (5) years of related experience required OR Master s Degree in Social Work required and 2 years experience in a healthcare care setting preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as either a Registerd Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing or eligible Nursing Licensing Compact or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required. Nurses require certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) or should be obtained with in 45 days of employment. Nurses may be required to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificaiton and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association. LMSWs will be required to complete the First FIve Healthstream within 45 days 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 1.1 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 2,200 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 only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and 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.
Salary : $55,180 - $89,670