Social Worker II-NICU

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position in the Nursing: Care Coordination department at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center focuses on providing Case Management interventions for patients. The role involves screening patients for discharge needs, conducting psychosocial assessments, and developing psychosocial treatment plans. The Social Worker will initiate referrals, advocate for patients' unmet needs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on discharge planning. Maintaining knowledge of regulations, payer practices, and coordinating care conferences are key responsibilities. The role also involves identifying and eliminating barriers to patient care management and documenting in the Electronic Medical Record.

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 work place conflict
Demonstrates ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple interruptions
Embraces change in rapidly changing health care environment

Nice To Haves

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
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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