Social Worker MSW - Atrium Health Cleveland - PRN Evenings

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Cleveland, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Social Worker position, based at Atrium Health Cleveland, is responsible for completing psychosocial assessments for patients' post-hospital care, assisting patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization and illness, and collaborating with the Clinical Care Management team to determine appropriate levels of care or post-hospital settings. The role also involves serving as a resource to hospital staff and physicians on psychosocial aspects of patient care, providing information and education on community resources and post-hospital care options, making referrals to community agencies, and reporting suspected cases of abuse/neglect/exploitation. The Social Worker will also act as a liaison between the hospital, patients, and the Department of Social Services and respond to consultative service requests after normal working hours.

Requirements

• Masters in Social Work required
• Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• Requires frequent verbal and written communication in English.
• Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required.
• Must be able to handle a fast paced environment, moving independently from one location to another.

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

• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level