Lead Psychiatric Social Worker- REACT Program (AM)

Position Overview

Shifts: full-time

Schedules: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm with rotating late shift, weekends, and holidays

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

Functions as a clinical member of the REACT multidisciplinary team and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to patients served by a Program Of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT). May be designated by the Team Leader to function as a team vocational specialist, housing specialist, or substance use specialist. Assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illness under the clinical supervision of the Team Leader and the Psychiatrist. In addition to the duties of a REACT Program Psychiatric Social Worker, the Lead Clinician assists the Team Leader with his or her responsibilities of overseeing the quality of clinical care and the appropriateness of services being provided by the program and assumes those responsibilities in his or her absence.

Qualifications

Required: Masters in Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work. Two (2) years of experience as a Social Worker in a mental health setting. Must adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. Preferred: Three (3) years’ experience with at least one year of experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting. Required: Currently licensed as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Alabama State Board of Social Worker Examiners, or eligible to be licensed within six (6) months from date of hire. Valid Alabama driver’s license. Preferred: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

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, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 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.