Social Worker (MSW) Inpatient Per Diem
About The Position
A Social Worker - MSW (Inpatient) is a member of the healthcare team who provides comprehensive support and services to patients and their families. The role includes assessing patients’ mental, emotional, and social well-being; collaborating on individualized, patient-centered care plans; connecting patients and families with community and mental health resources; and monitoring care-plan progress and outcomes. The Social Worker advocates for patients, supports communication and continuity of care across providers and settings, and communicates with payers about authorization, reimbursement, and documentation requirements. The position is per diem, onsite, and based in Smithfield, North Carolina, with a day work schedule and 4 standard hours per week.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work.
- Knowledge of mental health conditions, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ mental, emotional, and social well-being, support systems, coping mechanisms, mental health conditions, and psychosocial factors to identify needs and barriers.
- Collaborate with providers, patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans aligned with patients’ goals, preferences, and values.
- Connect patients and families with community resources, mental health services, support groups, and other programs; assist with referrals for psychiatric evaluations and medication management and coordinate with other providers.
- Monitor and evaluate progress on care plans, measure outcomes, adjust interventions as needed, and collaborate on care progression, follow-up, and continuity of care.
- Advocate for patients’ needs within the healthcare system and community, including facilitating communication and addressing barriers to treatment and well-being.
- Listen actively and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for patients to express their experiences, concerns, and emotions; offer empathy, validation, and support.
- Respect each patient’s values, beliefs, and cultural, social, and spiritual background, and tailor support to individual needs and preferences.
- Build trust-based relationships with patients and families through empathy, confidentiality, professionalism, open communication, and collaboration.
- Use risk segmentation strategies to identify patients who may need additional support or interventions and help prioritize resources.
- Carry out tasks and interventions delegated by the healthcare team, including coordinating referrals, conducting follow-up assessments, and providing ongoing support.
- Coordinate care across providers and settings to support seamless transitions and continuity, including facilitating communication, sharing information, and advocating for patient needs.
- Communicate with payers, including insurance companies or government agencies, to provide information for service authorization, reimbursement, or documentation requirements.
