Clinical Social Worker II (LCSW) - $5,000 Sign On

About the position

Cone Health Social Workers provide resources, discharge planning, and allocation in consultation with the hospital multidisciplinary team. The inpatient care management team is a focal point of care delivery and is well-received and valued by the organization for our role in ensuring patients have a smooth transition of care back to the communities we serve. This is an exciting time in healthcare, and we are seeking to recruit those who want to be a part of the journey that will make a positive difference in the lives of many individuals. We are growing as a department, and proud of what we have been able to accomplish thus far.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and their families to assist in meeting psychosocial and clinical needs.
• Identify and serve the needs of patients, both inside and outside the clinical setting utilizing therapeutic and other clinical techniques.
• Determine which patients to focus clinical social work efforts on to help staff and patients alike be in the correct environment with appropriate social work support.
• Analyze information from both the patient and clinical staff to understand the patient's situation and communicate this information to all parties.
• Link patients with community resources and community health opportunities based on clinical knowledge and experience.
• Craft a care plan for patients with minimal assistance from clinical staff.
• Educate staff, patients, and families about critical information related to care.
• Provide crisis support and leadership in high-tension situations for staff, family, and patients.
• Complete psychosocial assessments for patients to understand their situation.
• Utilize various counseling and therapy techniques to help place the patient and their family at ease.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Masters of Social Work.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a health-related environment.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Benefits

• Multiple shifts and hours of operation (Full-Time, Relief/PRN, Part-Time, Weekend Only).
• Campus leadership support and access.
• The NC Board of Social recognizes our workflow which can be used for clinical social work licensure.
• Multiple practice settings including behavioral health, medical and women's and children's health.
• Embrace value-based care.
• Support social work internships and maintain relationships with local universities.
• Career growth and development support.
• Sign-on bonus ($5,000).