Social Worker (MSW) - Community Palliative Care

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for a Social Worker (MSW) in Community Palliative Care within Atrium Health Hospice Administration. The role involves providing psychosocial evaluations, counseling, and support to patients and their social support systems, particularly those dealing with chronic or terminal illnesses. The Social Worker will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, act as a resource for hospital staff, intervene in crisis situations, and facilitate post-hospital care planning. This role also includes making referrals to community agencies, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and identifying barriers to healthcare transitions. The position requires maintaining accurate case records and documenting in the medical record according to departmental standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the council in Social Work Education required.
• If working in the state of South Carolina must meet and maintain license requirements as outlined by the state.
• Expertise with Data Management Tools.
• Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW preferred.
• At least 1-year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient/patient's social support system to complete and initiate psychosocial evaluation.
• Provides counseling, support, and education to patient/patient's social support system.
• Assists patients/patient's social support system in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
• Works collaboratively with patients and their social support system to establish and implement a plan of care with a multidisciplinary team that meets the patient's identified psychosocial needs.
• 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.
• Assists and facilitates the multidisciplinary team in understanding and integrating these aspects into the plan of care.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, appropriately and effectively applying crisis intervention theory and skills.
• Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
• Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient/patient's social support system for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
• Participates in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge and researches availability of community agencies and community resources for social, emotional, or financial assistance.
• Provides information and education to patients and their social support on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team.
• Makes referrals to community agencies as needed.
• Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation.
• Serves as liaison between hospital, patients/patient's social support system and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
• Identifies and records clinical, psychosocial, and financial barriers to a smooth transition across the healthcare continuum and assists in identifying and facilitating system improvements.
• Works with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify problems, recommend solutions, and work toward resolution.
• Develops and maintains accurate case records of each referred patient.
• Documents in medical record according to departmental standards.

Benefits

• Compensation 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

What This Job Offers

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