Lead Case Manager

Job description

Position Overview
• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: Full Time Days
• Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description
Lead the delivery of quality patient care and adherence to policies, procedures and case management protocols.
• Actively participate in the process of monitoring, guiding and evaluating staff performance.
• Assist with coordinating activities, prioritizing workflow, and promoting decision-making and problem solving.
• Perform the duties of a Case Manager.
• Provide consultation for and/or management of patients requiring complex or advanced treatment/care.

Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Current Certified Case Manager (CCM) by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) required or currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as an LMSW or LCSW by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required

Education:
• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:
• 1 year of experience required.

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.