Medical Social Worker -Atrium Health CMC Main-PRN Days

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves completing psychosocial assessments for patients' post-hospital care, assisting them in coping with stress related to hospitalization and illness, and collaborating with the Clinical Care Management team to determine appropriate care settings. The Medical Social Worker will also serve as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding the emotional and social aspects of patient care, provide information and education on community resources and post-hospital care options, and make referrals to community agencies as needed. Additionally, this position requires reporting suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and acting as a liaison between the hospital, patients, and the Department of Social Services. The role also includes responding to consultative service requests after normal working hours.

Requirements

• Masters in Social Work required
• Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW preferred
• Applicable state Certification is preferred.
• At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred.
• Expertise with Data Management Tools.

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

• 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 and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level