LBSW - Social Worker - Adult Psych - Days

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides 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 andcounseling, and making referrals for other services. Provides care and case management or interventionsdesigned to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare. Facilitatesdischarge planning process and identifies community resources to assist patients and their families.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts social service assessments to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery.
• Documents assessment findings in the clinical record according to established standards.
• Implements discharge planning in collaboration with patients, significant others, interdisciplinary team and physician utilizing the appropriate discharge setting.
• Implements appropriate social service interventions to address identified patient needs. Maintains a working knowledge of resources available. Provides and documents relevant patient/family education according to policy.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and educational/research activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• paid parental leave
• Associate Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level