Social Worker BSW

Advocate Health • North Wilkesboro, NC

4d • $29 - $43

About The Position

The Social Worker provides casework services to patients and their social support systems for a designated patient population, helping them address issues related to hospitalization and disease processes. The role conducts psychosocial assessments, identifies needs and available resources, and collaborates with patients, their support systems, the Clinical Care Management team, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate post-hospital care and discharge plans.

The Social Worker also serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians on the emotional, social, and psychosocial effects of illness; intervenes in crisis situations; and helps evaluate appropriate levels and settings of care. The position maintains knowledge of community resources, provides patients and support systems with information and referrals, and reports suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. It works with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify and resolve issues affecting efficient discharge planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• Adherence to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• Ability to perform frequent verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and move independently between locations.

Nice To Haves

• Applicable state certification.
• At least one year of professional experience in a hospital or health-related setting.
• Experience with Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework services to patients and their social support systems regarding hospitalization and disease processes.
• Interview patients and, when appropriate, their social support systems to assess needs and resources and develop a post-hospital plan of care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop post-acute and discharge plans in coordination with Clinical Care Management and interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate and facilitate post-hospital planning for patients and their support systems.
• Collaborate with patients, their support systems, and the multidisciplinary team to establish and implement plans addressing identified psychosocial needs.
• Advise hospital staff and physicians about emotional, social, and psychosocial aspects of illness and their effects on patients’ support systems; help integrate these considerations into care plans.
• Intervene in crisis situations using crisis intervention theory and skills.
• Work with Clinical Care Management to assess and evaluate the appropriate level or setting of care across the continuum.
• Maintain current knowledge of community agencies and resources for social, emotional, or financial assistance.
• Provide patients and their social support systems with information and education about community resources and post-hospital care options; make community agency referrals as needed.
• Report suspected child or adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation and serve as a liaison with the Department of Social Services during evaluations or investigations.
• Work with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify problems, recommend solutions, and support resolution and efficient discharge planning.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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