Social Worker - Case Management - FT Days
UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a full-time, day shift position for a Social Worker in the Case Management department of the Emergency Department at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. The role involves coordinating the interdisciplinary plan of care for patients from admission to discharge, integrating patient/family preferences, monitoring patient care, advocating for resources, and maintaining communication with supervisors and other health providers. The Social Worker also serves as a resource for medical record documentation and post-discharge care planning.
Requirements
- Currently a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patient, from admission to discharge.
- Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
- Monitor patient care through assessments, evaluations and/or patient records.
- Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
- Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of health plan.
- Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, appropriateness of services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
