Social Worker II - CCHS Social Work

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 208108 - CCHS Social Work

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; some evenings and weekends

Job Summary: The Social Worker II plans, coordinates, and delivers moderate-complexity clinical services to clients.

Additional Department Summary: Provides social services to clients, including assessment and consultation, crisis intervention, family support, patient education, referrals, and other relevant clinical services for the Social Work department at the College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS). Oversees daily program functions and case management activities at University Medical Center (UMC), including full-spectrum outpatient care to residents and communities in west Alabama.

Oversees and coordinates Medication Assistance Program for UMC, which serves patients who cannot afford necessary medications. Communicates and collaborates with pharmaceutical companies, distributors, and insurers to source affordable prescription options for patients.

Assists with development and delivery of a robust field education curriculum to social work students. Assists with teaching students from multiple ancillary health programs, including but not limited medicine (undergraduate and graduate), pharmacy, psychology, and nutrition.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Four (4) years of progressively complex social work practice experience in individual and family counseling and/or case management. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Alabama in good standing,

Experience using an electronic health record system in a previous learning or employed role.

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong organizational and program support skills with knowledge in the areas of behavioral health and social services. Demonstrated skills in clinical decision-making. Ability to exercise discretion, diplomacy, and tact in patient/staff interactions; willingness to learn and consistently deliver patient-centered high-quality, customer-friendly service. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and follow HIPAA and/or FERPA regulations at all times.

Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting. Ability to cope with stressful conditions. Ability to demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative. Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making. Skill in organizing work to achieve department goals and objectives. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills. Working knowledge of standard office software applications, including Microsoft Office and basic data platforms. Ability to create and manage spreadsheets, databases, and other tools to tracking progress toward program goals. Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in provision of therapeutic services. Teaching experience with a social work academic program including field education instruction.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.