Medical Social Worker WP NEX - Atrium Health Cabarrus

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Concord, NC

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About The Position

The Medical Social Worker supports patients and their support systems with psychosocial needs related to hospitalization, disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness. The role assesses post-hospital care needs and works with the Clinical Care Management team to identify appropriate care levels and settings across the continuum. The social worker provides information about community resources and post-hospital care options, makes referrals, and serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians on emotional, social, and psychosocial aspects of illness. The position also reports suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation and liaises with patients, the hospital, and the Department of Social Services during evaluations or investigations. It responds to consultative service requests after normal working hours and takes scheduled on-call duty.

This is a part-time, benefits-eligible position working 24 hours per week, scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including holiday weekends. The role works in an office-type setting and throughout the facility, with extensive walking and prolonged periods of sitting while reviewing medical records and completing documentation. It requires frequent verbal and written communication in English, the ability to move independently between locations in a fast-paced environment, and occasional lifting of 10–20 pounds. Repetitive wrist motion is required, as is intact sight and hearing, with or without assistive devices.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Adherence to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• Expertise with data management tools.
• Frequent verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and move independently from one location to another.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including extensive walking, prolonged sitting, repetitive wrist motion, and occasional lifting of 10–20 pounds.
• Intact sight and hearing, with or without assistive devices.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
• Applicable state certification preferred.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in a hospital or health-related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments of designated patients and their support systems for post-hospital care.
• Assist patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness.
• Work with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate patients for the appropriate level of care or environment across the continuum.
• Serve as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of patients’ illnesses and effects on their support systems.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Care Management team to provide patients with information and education about community resources and age-appropriate post-hospital care options.
• Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
• Report suspected cases of child or adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Serve as a liaison between the hospital, patients, and the Department of Social Services during evaluations or investigations.
• Respond to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.
• Take on-call duty as scheduled.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay may be available for shift, on-call, and other qualifying work.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time