Social Worker II AHWFB

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

9d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

This position identifies patients who would benefit from Case Management interventions based on an initial screening assessment of discharge needs. The Social Worker II assesses all relevant data and obtains information by interviewing the patient/family and performing an objective evaluation of patient needs. They complete psychosocial assessments in accordance with departmental and professional standards to identify emotional, social, and environmental needs related to diagnosis, illnesses, treatment, and life situations. The role formulates, develops, and implements a psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate social work modalities and interventions, which may include crisis intervention, individual and family therapies, and grief and bereavement counseling. This role initiates appropriate internal and external referrals specific to individual patient needs, maintains current knowledge of available federal, state, and local regulations, and advocates for unmet needs on behalf of patients. The Social Worker II participates in the development of a discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to drive patient progression through the continuum of care. They maintain current knowledge and awareness of payer and reimbursement practices impacting the plan of care, coordinate patient and family care conferences as needed, and identify barriers to efficient and effective management of patient care, seeking strategies to eliminate them. Documentation is completed in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with departmental reporting standards. The role also maintains working knowledge of payer and reimbursement practices impacting the plan of care and demonstrates the ability to guide the patient and family through an evaluation of their options for post-discharge care.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Clinical licensure (or provisional status) desirable
• Certification as an Accredited Case Manager preferred (ACM-SW) preferred
• Demonstrates competence related to age and developmentally appropriate care
• Establishes positive work relationships and works to reduce workplace conflict
• Demonstrates ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple interruptions
• Embraces change in rapidly changing health care environment
• Social work experience in a healthcare setting desirable

Nice To Haves

• Certification as an Accredited Case Manager preferred (ACM-SW) preferred
• Social work experience in a healthcare setting desirable

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients who would benefit from Case Management interventions based on an initial screening assessment of discharge needs.
• Assesses all relevant data and obtains information by interviewing patient/family and performing objective evaluation of patient needs.
• Completes psychosocial assessments in accordance with departmental and professional standards to identify emotional, social and environmental needs related to diagnosis, illnesses, treatment and life situations.
• Formulates, develops and implements a psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate social work modalities and interventions, which may include crisis intervention, individual and family therapies, and grief and bereavement counseling.
• Initiates appropriate internal and external referrals specific to individual patient needs.
• Maintains current knowledge of available federal, state, and local regulations.
• Advocates for unmet needs on behalf of patients.
• Participates in the development of a discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to drive patient progression through the continuum of care.
• Maintains current knowledge and awareness of payer and reimbursement practices impacting the plan of care.
• Coordinates patient and family care conferences as needed.
• Identifies barriers to efficient and effective management of patient care and seeks strategies to eliminate the barriers.
• Documents in in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with departmental reporting standards.
• Maintains working knowledge of payer and reimbursement practices impacting the plan of care. Demonstrates the ability to guide the patient and family through an evaluation of their options for post discharge care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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

What This Job Offers

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