Psychotherapist Social Worker - Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday
Work Location: Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation = Spain Rehabilitation Center

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Provides psychotherapy services to adult outpatients, including individual, group and family psychotherapy.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Must adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. Psychotherapy experience preferred.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Currently licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners or eligible to be licensed within six (6) months from date of hire required.

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.