Carolinas Rehab Social Work Lead

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

5d • $36 - $53

About The Position

Provides social work services to individuals or groups including: screening, psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, determination of social work goals, appropriate concrete and/or therapeutic interventions and follow-up. Exercises a substantial degree of professional judgment, recognizing deviations from the usual patient/family functioning, anticipating problems and taking measures to maximize coping capabilities. Makes recommendations for safe discharge planning, incorporating psychosocial assessment in the context of acute and chronic health care conditions Documents activity according to department and program protocols or standards and serves as an expert user of information technology platforms that support care management. Provides education to patients/families regarding Advance Directives for health care decision-making. Assists with execution of these documents as appropriate. Implements interventions substantiated by assessment as appropriate to the needs of the patient/client system and consistent with available resources. Initiates and coordinates interventions with the activities of other members of the health care team. Collaborates with community agencies and institutions to plan continued care and to coordinate interventions related to finances, housing, childcare, family discord and other psychosocial problems. Provides crisis intervention services. Communicates effectively with patients, family, other members of the health care team and community agencies and facilities resolution of issues which could impact on continuity of care (e.g., prior-approvals, application requirements, transfer paperwork). Establishes effective professional relationships, positively representing the social work profession throughout the organization and in the community. Promotes constructive approach to problem solving. Adheres to the profession's Code of Ethics; consistently practices within a framework guided by ethical principles. Provides consultation, training and orientation to Social Services and other professional staff. Provides clinical guidance to medical social work staff. Assists in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and practice standards, and with quality improvement activities. Performs investigation and follow-up on complaints / service issues. Assists in the internal management of Social Services; makes recommendations to develop and improve patient services. In collaboration with the leader assigns, assesses and oversees caseloads of staff. Represents Social Services in internal and external program development and liaison activities under the direction of leader. Represents the Social Work discipline through participating in administrative work groups/meetings. Assists with human resources responsibilities for staff, which may include interviewing and selection of new employees, staff development, performance evaluation feedback, resolution of employee concerns, and employee morale. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Requirements

• Social Worker license issued by the state of practice and Accredited Care Manager SW (ACM) certification issued by the American Case Management Association (ACMA) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or Certified Social Worker in Health Care (C-SWHC) issued by National Association of Social Workers to be obtained within 1 year
• Master's degree in social work.
• Requires 5 years in social work for a large, complex health care organization that includes experiences in an acute care setting
• Exhibits good command of social work knowledge, principles and methods and the ability to apply these in a health care setting.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and human relation skills are essential.
• Intermediate computer skills including word processing, presentation applications and electronic mail.
• Electronic medical record systems experience preferred.
• Ability to integrate major social and health care issues into service provisions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in diplomacy, human relations, building rapport, collaboration, organization, prioritization and promotion of staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services to individuals or groups including: screening, psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, determination of social work goals, appropriate concrete and/or therapeutic interventions and follow-up.
• Exercises a substantial degree of professional judgment, recognizing deviations from the usual patient/family functioning, anticipating problems and taking measures to maximize coping capabilities.
• Makes recommendations for safe discharge planning, incorporating psychosocial assessment in the context of acute and chronic health care conditions
• Documents activity according to department and program protocols or standards and serves as an expert user of information technology platforms that support care management.
• Provides education to patients/families regarding Advance Directives for health care decision-making.
• Assists with execution of these documents as appropriate.
• Implements interventions substantiated by assessment as appropriate to the needs of the patient/client system and consistent with available resources.
• Initiates and coordinates interventions with the activities of other members of the health care team.
• Collaborates with community agencies and institutions to plan continued care and to coordinate interventions related to finances, housing, childcare, family discord and other psychosocial problems.
• Provides crisis intervention services.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, other members of the health care team and community agencies and facilities resolution of issues which could impact on continuity of care (e.g., prior-approvals, application requirements, transfer paperwork).
• Establishes effective professional relationships, positively representing the social work profession throughout the organization and in the community.
• Promotes constructive approach to problem solving.
• Adheres to the profession's Code of Ethics; consistently practices within a framework guided by ethical principles.
• Provides consultation, training and orientation to Social Services and other professional staff.
• Provides clinical guidance to medical social work staff.
• Assists in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and practice standards, and with quality improvement activities.
• Performs investigation and follow-up on complaints / service issues.
• Assists in the internal management of Social Services; makes recommendations to develop and improve patient services.
• In collaboration with the leader assigns, assesses and oversees caseloads of staff.
• Represents Social Services in internal and external program development and liaison activities under the direction of leader.
• Represents the Social Work discipline through participating in administrative work groups/meetings.
• Assists with human resources responsibilities for staff, which may include interviewing and selection of new employees, staff development, performance evaluation feedback, resolution of employee concerns, and employee morale.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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