Medical Social Worker - Clinical Care Management - FT
About The Position
This full-time Medical Social Worker position is part of the Clinical Care Management team at Carolinas Medical Center. The role focuses on providing psychosocial support and care coordination for patients, particularly those requiring post-hospital care. The Medical Social Worker will assess patients and their support systems, assist them in coping with illness-related stress, and collaborate with the care management team to determine appropriate care settings. This role also involves serving as a resource to hospital staff and physicians, providing information on community resources, making referrals, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and responding to consultative requests outside of normal working hours.
Requirements
- Masters in Social Work required
- Expertise with Data Management Tools
- Requires frequent verbal and written communication in English.
- Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required.
- Must be able to handle a fast paced environment, moving independently from one location to another.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW preferred
- applicable state Certification is preferred
- At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
- Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
- Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
- Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system.
- In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, provides information, education to patients on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
- Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation. Serves as liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
- Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
