Medical Social Worker-Atrium Health CMC Main-Weekender
About The Position
This is a part-time Weekender position for a Medical Social Worker at Atrium Health CMC Main. The role involves completing psychosocial assessments, assisting patients with coping mechanisms related to their illness and hospitalization, and collaborating with the Clinical Care Management team to determine appropriate post-hospital care settings. The Medical Social Worker will also serve as a resource for hospital staff and physicians regarding the psychosocial aspects of patient care, provide information on community resources, make referrals, and report suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Additionally, the role requires responding to consultative requests after normal working hours and taking on-call duty as scheduled.
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 the appropriate level of care or environment setting.
- Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness.
- 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.
- Responds to requests for consultative services 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
- 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
