Social Worker LCSW Ambulatory - NorthPark

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker LCSW provides clinical social work services in an ambulatory pediatric clinic. The role conducts biopsychosocial assessments and clinical behavioral health diagnoses, develops treatment plans, delivers evidence-based interventions and brief psychotherapy, and connects patients and families with community resources. The social worker supports patients and their social support systems in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, and chronic or terminal illness. The position coordinates and monitors patient and family care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, provides education and advocacy, and facilitates communication among providers. It also supports team members and physicians with psychosocial concerns, intervenes in crisis situations, and may supervise provisionally licensed social workers or mentor new social workers. The role contributes to clinical pathways and population-based programs, evaluates the effect of social work services on quality and operational outcomes, maintains accurate and timely documentation, and may participate in clinical research and presentations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-approved graduate school.
One year of experience within the current department, or two years of healthcare experience for external candidates.
Clinical Social Work license in the applicable state and/or South Carolina.
Proof of membership in a professional organization.
Ability to mentor or supervise new social workers as needed by the department.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and clinical behavioral health diagnoses, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based clinical interventions and community referrals.
Interview patients and their social support systems and complete initial psychosocial evaluations or assessments.
Provide brief psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and education to patients and their social support systems.
Assist patients and families in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, and chronic or terminal illness.
Identify, plan, and coordinate aspects of patient and family care; develop, monitor, and revise plans of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Provide patient and family education and assess its effectiveness.
Advocate for patients and families throughout the care continuum and remain available as a resource to facilitate provider communication and monitor services.
Provide clinical supervision to provisionally licensed social workers and/or mentor new social workers as needed.
Serve as a resource to team members and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial aspects of illness and effects on patients’ support systems.
Intervene in crisis situations using appropriate crisis intervention theory and skills.
Participate in initiating, developing, and maintaining clinical pathways, protocols, and population-based programs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Analyze and evaluate the effect of social work involvement on quality outcomes, fiscal parameters, customer satisfaction, and system operations; implement strategies to address variances.
Refer patients and families to external agencies or resources for treatment when appropriate.
Gather and interpret relevant information from medical records, physician reports, patients, and/or families, and document findings accurately and on time according to departmental policy.
Participate in clinical research as appropriate and provide presentations within the specified field when applicable.