Medical Social Worker WP (Weekends)
About The Position
This is a part-time Medical Social Worker position within the Care Management department at Carolinas Medical Center. The role focuses on providing psychosocial support and resources for patients' post-hospital care. The Medical Social Worker will complete psychosocial assessments, assist patients in coping with stress related to their illness, and collaborate with the Clinical Care Management team to determine appropriate post-hospital care settings. This role also involves serving as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding the psychosocial aspects of patient care, providing information on community resources, making referrals, and reporting suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Additionally, the position requires acting as a liaison between the hospital, patients, and the Department of Social Services, and responding to after-hours consultative service requests. The position requires weekend work, specifically Saturdays and Sundays from 7 am to 7 pm.
Requirements
- Masters in Social Work required
- Applicable state Certification is preferred.
- Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
- Expertise with Data Management Tools.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW preferred
- At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Completes psychosocial assessments for patients' post-hospital care and their support system.
- Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, and chronic/terminal illness.
- Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate patients for appropriate post-hospital care levels or environment settings.
- Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of a patient's illness and its effects on their social support system.
- Provides information and education to patients on community resources and post-hospital care options.
- Makes 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.
- Takes On-Call Duty as scheduled.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
