Ambulatory Social Worker II: Care Coordination

UNC Health Care; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, NC is hiring a Social Worker – Ambulatory II to provide psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and patient advocacy within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an LCSW licensure in NC, with dual LCAS preferred, and at least three years of clinical experience in healthcare. This full-time, on-site position offers dedicated hours and opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina.
• Three years of broad clinical healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess biopsychosocial needs and barriers.
• Develop patient-centered care plans integrating medical, psychological, and social aspects.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and referrals.
• Coordinate education, referrals, and transitions of care (home health, hospice, DME, long-term care).
• Document and bill for services per requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention and brief interventions for mental health needs.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Motivational interviewing

Education

MSW - Master of Social Work

Job description

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, NC is hiring a Social Worker – Ambulatory II to provide psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and patient advocacy within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an LCSW licensure in NC, with dual LCAS preferred, and at least three years of clinical experience in healthcare. This full-time, on-site position offers dedicated hours and opportunities to improve patient outcomes.